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BOOK 

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METHODIS 


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COMPILED  BY  AUTHORITY  OF  THE  GENERAL  CONFERENCE 


SECOND  EDITION. 


BALTIMORE: 

rtBLlillED    EY   THE   BOOK   COMMITTEE   OF   THE 

METH.    rROT.   CHURCH. 

1S3S. 


Entered,  according  to  act  of  Congress,  in  the  year  one  thousand  eight 
hundred  and  thirty-seven,  by  James  R.  Williams,  Samuel  K  Jennings, 
Francis  Waters,  John  Chappell,  Philip  S.  Chappell,  Lulher  J.  Cox,  in  the 
Clerk's  Office  of  the  District  Court  of  Maryland. 


JOHN    M'JRrHY,    PRINTER, 


Baltimore,  February  Ttth,  1837. 
To  the  Committee  appointed  by  the  General  Conference  of 
1834, — to  compile  a  new  Hymn  Book,  for  the  Methodist 
Protestant  Church. 
Dear  Brethren: 

Last  autumn,  in  order  to  obviate  some  causes  of  delay 
\\ Inch  previously  existed,  the  Committee  entrusted  en- 
tirely to  me  the  compilation  of  the  Plymn  Book.  To  this 
duty  was  added  the  superintendence  of  the  press.  I  now 
have  the  pleasure  of  reporting  the  completion  of  the  work. 
The  volume  consists  of  six  hundred  and  forty-eight 
pages.  As  it  respects  the  character  of  its  contents: — the 
importance,  variety  and  arrangement  of  its  subjects;  the 
manner  in  which  they  are  treated;  and  the  adaptation  of 
the  collection  to  the  purposes  of  public,  social,  family 
and  private  devotion; — the  Committee  and  the  Church 
will  form  and  express  their  own  judgment.  Let  it  suffice 
for  me  to  remark  here,  that  I  have  never  laboured  more 
arduously  in  the  fulfilment  of  any  engagement,  than  I 
have  done  while  employed  in  the  accomplishment  of  this. 
Humbly  praying  that  the  Head  of  the  Church  may  hon- 
our the  use  of  the  book  with  his  blessing,  , 
I  remain, 

Your  brother  in  the  Lord, 

THOMAS  H.  STOCKTON. 
James  R.  Williams, 
Samuel  K.  Jennings, 
Francis  Waters, 
John  Chappell, 
Philip  S.  Chappell, 
Luther  J.  Cox, 
David  Keener, 
John  J.  Harrod. 


Committee. 


The  Committee  appointed  by  the  General  Conference 
to  prepare  and  publish  anew  Hymn  Book  for  the  Metho- 
dist Protestant  Church,  take  occasion,  on  the  presenta- 
tion of  thi3  most  valuable  collection  of  Hymns,  to  tender 
their  acknowledgments  to  the  compiler  for  his  untiring 
exertions  in  the  prosecution  of  his  task  to  its  completion; 
and  commend  the  work  to  the  attention  and  use  of  all 
the  churches,  as  a  body  of  Hymns  embracing  every  subject 
within  the  entire  compass  of  divinity,  systematically  and 
perspicuously  arranged,  and  admirably  adapted  to  public, 
social,  family,  and  private  worship. 

It  is  presumed,  that  a  more  comprehensive  and  spirit- 
ual collection  of  Hymns,  better  calculated  to  instruct  the 
understanding  in  the  truths  of  religion,  to  improve  the 
heart  in  pious  sentiment,  and  elevate  the  affections,  has 
never  yet  appeared  in  the  English  language.  And  we 
sincerely  believe,  that  under  the  sanctifying  and  saving 
influences  of  the  Holy  Spirit,  the  right  use  of  this  book 
will  promote  and  increase  the  knowledge  and  piety  of  all 
who  employ  it  in  the  worship  of  Almighty  God,  through 
the  mediation  of  the  divine  Redeemer. 

James  R.  Williams, 
Samuel  K.  Jennings, 
Francis  Waters, 
John  Chappell, 
Philip  S.  Chappell,     r 
Luther  J.  Cox, 
David  Keener, 
John  J.  Harrod, 
Baltimore,  March  1, 1837. 


The  following  resolution  in  reference  to  this  compila- 
tion of  Hymns,  was  passed  by  the  General  Conference  of 
the  Methodist  Protestant  Church,  in  May  1838. 

"Resolved,  that  the  Hymn  Book  compiled  by  the  authority 
of  the  General  Conference  of  1834,  shall  be  the  Hymn  Book 
of  the  Methodist  Protestant  C/iurc/i." 


ARRANGEMENT  OF  SUBJECTS. 


I.  EXISTENCE  OF  GOD, 

.      25 

n.  CHARACTER  OF  GOD. 

1.  Unity  of  God, 

27 

1.  General  Attributes,  . 

.    2S 

2.  Special  Attributes. 

1. 

Eternity, 

.     36 

2. 

Independency,  . 

3S 

3. 

Immutability, 

.     40 

4. 

Spirituality, 

42 

5. 

Omnipresence, 

.     43 

6. 

Omniscience,    . 

45 

7. 

Omnipotence,        '. 

.     47 

S. 

Wisdom, 

49 

9. 

Holiness, 

.     51 

10. 

Justice,     . 

53 

11. 

Goodness,     . 

.     54 

12. 

Truth,       . 

57 

13. 

Faithfulness, 

.     59 

14. 

Mercy, 

61 

15. 

Love,   .... 

.     63 

2.  Trinity, 

65 

L  RELATIONS  OF  GOD. 

1.  Ma 

KER, 

73 

2.  Preserver, 

.     78 

3.  Sovereign,     . 

82 

ARRANGEMENT  OF  SUBJECTS. 


IV.  WORKS  OF  GOD. 

1.  Creation, 

2.  Providence,  .... 

3.  Redemption. 

1.  Love  of  the  Father, 

2.  Mediation  of  Christ. 

1 .  Character  of  Christ, 

2.  Promise  of  Christ,       . 

3.  Types  of  Christ,      . 

4.  Birth  of  Christ,  , 

5.  Life  of  Christ, 

6.  Death  of  Christ, 

7.  Resurrection  of  Christ,    . 

8.  Ascension  of  Christ,    . 

9.  Intercession  of  Christ, 

10.  Reign  of  Christ, 

11.  Second  Coming  of  Christ, 

12.  Offices  of  Christ, 

13.  Titles  of  Christ,      . 

3.  Dispensation  of  the  Spirit 

1.  Promise  of  the  Spirit, 

2.  Descent  of  the  Spirit, 

3.  Operations  of  the  Spirit, 

4.  Prayer  for  the  Spirit, 

5.  Addresses  to  the  Spirit, 

4.  Institution  of  the  Church. 

1.  The  Church,  . 

2.  The  Bible, 

3.  The  Ministry, 

4.  The  Sabbath,     . 


ARRANGEMENT   OF   SUBJECTS. 

5.  Public  Worship. 

1.  Assembling, 

2.  Before  Sermon, 

3.  Praise, 

4.  Prayer,  .... 

5.  After  Sermon,     . 

6.  Dismission, 

6.  Social  worship. 

1 .  Prayer  Meeting,     . 

2.  Class  Meeting,  . 

3.  Love  Feast,    . 

7.  The  Ordinances. 

1.  Baptism, 

1.  Infant,     . 

2.  Adult, 

2.  Lord's  Supper,   . 

8.  Admission  to  Membership. 

1.  Application, 

2.  Welcome, 

9.  Houses  of  Worship. 

1.  Foundatidh,    . 

2.  Dedication, 

10.  Times  of  Declension,    . 

11.  Times  of  Revival,    . 

12.  The  Millennium,    . 

Process  of  Salvation. 

1.  Introductory,    . 

2.  Sin. 

1.  Original,    . 

2.  Universal, 


AHRANGEMENT   OF  SUBJECTS. 

3.  Destructive,    .... 

1.  In  Life,  .... 

2.  In  Death,  . 

3.  In  Judgment,  . 

4.  In  Hell,       .... 

1.  Warning,    . 

2.  Expostulation, 

3.  Repentance. 

1.  Conviction, 

2.  Contrition, 

3.  Confession, 

4.  Reformation, 

1.  Invitation  and  Encourage- 
ment, 

4.  Faith. 

1.  Nature  of  Faith,      . 

2.  Prayer  for  Faith, 

3.  Exercise  of  Faith,  . 

5.  Justification. 

1.  Sought,  .... 

2.  Found,        . 

6.  Regeneration, 

7.  Adoption,  . 

8.  Witness  of  the  Spirit,  . 

9.  Graces  of  the  Spirit. 

1.  Beatitudes, 

2.  Confidence,     . 

3.  Courage,     .         .         .         . 

4.  Fear,       .... 

5.  Godliness,  . 

6.  Gratitude, 


ARRANGEMENT   OP  SUBJECTS.  IX 

7.  Hope, 504 

8.  Humility,        .         .         .         .509 

9.  Joy, 511 

10.  Love, 516 

11.  Mind  of  Christ,  .         .        .  .521 

12.  Resignation,    ....  525 

13.  Wisdom,    .         .         .        «.  .523 

10.  Sanctification,       ....       531 

11.  Triumph  in  Death,  ....  541 

12.  Glory  in  the  Resurrection,     .         .     544 

13.  Approval  in  the  Judgment,       .         .  547 

14.  Immortality  in  Heaven,         .         .       552 

MISCELLANY. 

I.  PERSONAL  AND  DOMESTIC  DUTIES. 

I.  Private  Devotion. 

1.  Retirement, 663 

2.  Reading  the  Scriptures,      .         .       564 

3.  Watchfulness,        .         .         .         .565 

4.  Prayer, 568 

5.  Praise, 571 

6.  Morning, 574 

7.  Noon, 576 

8.  Evening, 577 

9.  Midnight, 5S0 

II.  For  Parents  and  Masters,       .      533 

III.  Family  Worship. 

1.  Morning, 536 

2.  Evening, 58S 

3.  Morning  or  Evening,  ...      590 


X  ARRANGEMENT   OF  SUBJECT.?. 

If.  EMBLEMS  OF  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 

I.  A  Pilgrimage, 591 

II.  A  Race, 596 

HI.  A  Warfare, 597 

III.  AFFLICTION. 

I.  Poverty, 602 

II.  Persecution,  ....      604 

III.  Temptation, 606 

IV.  Sickness, 60S 

V.  Bereavement, 612 

IV.  THE  BACKSLIDER. 

I.  Penitent, 613 

II.  Restored, 614 

V.  SPECIAL  OCCASIONS. 

I.  Fast-day, 616 

II.  Funerals, 617 

III.  Watch-Night, 625 

IV.  New- Year, 626 

V.  Meetings  for  the  Poor,         .        .  628 

VI.  Missionary  Meetings, 
VII.  Sabbath  School  Meetings,     .        .  631 

VI.  HYMNS  NOT  IN  THE  PLAN,      .         .       633 
VII.  DOXOLOGIES, 642 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 


Page. 
Abashed  be  all  the  boast  of  age,  .  .  Heber,  122 
A  cbarge  to  keep  I  have,  .  .  .  C.  JVesley,  498 
Adam,  our  father  and  our  head,  .  .  IVatts,  392 
Afflicted  saint,  to  Christ  draw  near,  Faivcett,  606 
Again  our  ears  have  heard  the  voice,  Montg.  295 
Again  our  weekly  labours  end,  .  .  Stennett,  232 
Ah!  Lord,  with  trembling  I  confess,  Wes.  Col.  511 
Ah!  lovely  appearance  of  death,  .  C.  Wesley,  623 
Ah!  when  shall  I  awake?  .  .  Wesley's  Col.  299 
Ah!  whither  should  I  go?  .  .  .  C.  Wesley,  449 
Alas!  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed,  .  .  Watts,  VIS 
All  glory  to  God  in  the  sky,  .  .  Wes.  Col.  388 
All  glory  to  the  dying  Lamb,  .  Met.  Ep.  Col.  475 
All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name,  .  Duncan,  154 
All-powerful,  self-existent  God!  M.  Ep.  Col.  40 
All  praise  to  our  Redeeming  Lord,  Wcs.  Col.  319 
All  praise  to  thee,  my  God,  this  &c.  Bp.  Kenn.  579 
All  thanks  be  to  God,  .  .  .  .  C.  Wesley,  373 
Almisrhty  Father!  God  of  eraee!  Pratt's  Col.  424 
Almighty  God,  eternal  Lord,  .  ...  lb.  239 
Almighty  God!  in  humble  prayer,  .  Montg.  278 
Almighty  God,  thy  word  is  cast,  .    Chr.  Psal.  294 

Almighty  Maker,'God! Watts,    73 

Almighty  Sovereign  of  the  skies,  .  .  .lb.  260 
Almighty  Spirit!  now  behold  .  PratVs  Col.  3S6 
Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross?  .  .  .  Watts,  601 
And  am  I  born  to  die?     ....      Wes.  Col.  617 

And  am  I  only  born  to  die? lb.  621 

And  are  we  now  brought  near  to  God?  PratVs  C.  353 
And  are  we  yet  alive?     ....      Wes.  Col.  313 

And  can  I  yet  delay? lb.  633 

And  is  the  gospel  peace  and  love?  .  .  Steele,  125 
And  let  this  feeble  body  fail,  .  .  Wes.  Col.  542 
And  must  I  part  with  all  I  have?  .  .  Rippon,  429 
And  must  this  body  die? Watts,  544 


xft  INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 

And  will  the  ereat  eternal  God,  .  Doddiidge,  366 
And  will  the  Judge  descend?  .  ...  lb.  400 
Angels  from  the  realms  of  glory,  Pratt's  Col.  119 
Appointed  by  thee,  we  meet  &c.  Wes.  Col.  312 
Arabia's  desert- ranger,  .  .  .  Montgomery,  3S3 
Arise,  my  soul,  arise,  ....  Wes.  Col.  145 
Arise  my  tenderest  thoughts,  arise,  Doddridge,  403 
Arm  of  the  Lord,  awake,  awake,  C.  Wesley,  285 
As  much  have  I  of  worldly  good,  .  Conder,  602 
A  soldier's  course  from  battles  won,  'Gisborne,  307 
As  the  hart  with  eager  looks,  .  Montgomery,  607 
Astonished  and  distressed,  .  .  .  Toplady,  412 
Attend,  ye  children  of  your  God,  Doddridge,  349 
At  thy  command,  our  dearest  Lord,  .  Watts,  356 
Author  of  faith,  eternal  Word,  .  Wes.  Col.  444 
Author  of  faith,  to  thee  I  cry,  ....  lb.  447 
Author  of  good,  to  thee  we  turn,  .  Merrick,  271 
Awake  and  sing  the  song,  .  .  .  Hammond,  242 
Awake,  awake  the  sacred  song,  .  .  Steele,  106 
Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun,  Bp.  Kenn.  bib 
Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve,  Doddr.  596 
Awake,  my  tongue,  thy  tribute  bring,  Necdham,  50 
Awake  our  souls  and  bless  his  name,  Doddr.  170 
Awake  our  souls,  away  our  fears,  .  Watts,  493 
Away  from  every  mortal  care,  .  .  .  .  lb.  286 
Away,  my  needless  fears,  .  .  .  Wes.  Col.  93 
Away  my  unbelieving  fear,  .  .  C.  Wesley,  508 
Away  with  our  sorrow  and  fear,     ..  Wes.  Col.  561 

Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne,  .  .  Watts,  84 
Before  the  great  Three-one,  .  .  .  Olivers,  554 
Begin,  my  soul,  some  heavenly  theme,  Watts,  59 
Be»in,  my  soul,  the  exalted  lay,  .  .  Ogilvie,  262 
Behold  how  good  a  tiling,  .  .  .  Wes.  Col.  327 
Behold  the  miracle  renewed,  .  Harrod's  Col.  605 
Bebold  the  mountain  of  the  Lord,  .  Logan,  384 
Behold  the  Saviour  of  mankind,  .  Wes.  Col.  127 
Behold  the  sure  foundation  stone,  .  Watts.  170 
Behold  thy  temple,  God  of  graee,  M.Ep.  Col.  366 
Behold  us 'Lord,  with  humble  fear,  Pratt's  Col.  274 


INDEX  OF   FIRST   LINES.  Xlll 

Behold  what  condescending  love,  Doddridge,  347 
Behold  what  wondrous  grace,  .  .  .  Watts,  477 
Behold  where  in  a  mortal  form,  Pratt's  Col.  123 
Being  of  beings,  God  of  love,  .  C.  JVesley,  320 
Be  it  my  only  wisdom  here,  .  .  JVes.  Col.  530 
Be  joyful  in  God,  all  ye  lands  of  &c.  Montg.  267 
Bless,  oh  my  soul,  the  living  God,  .  Watts,  105 
Blessing,  honour,  thanks  and  praise,  Wes.  Col.  541 
Blest  are  the  humble  souls  that  see,    .    Watts,  484 

Blest  are  the  sons  of  peace, lb.  313 

Blest  be  our  everlasting  Lord,  .  Wes.  Col.  31 
Blest  be  the  everlasting  God,  .  .  .  Watts,  505 
Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds,  .  .  .  Fawcett,  316 
Blest  Comforter,  divine,  .  .  .  Pratfs  Col.  187 
Blest  men,  who  stretch  their  &c.  Doddridge.  495 
Blest  with  the  joys  of  innocence,  .  Watts,  390 
Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow,  .  .  .  Toplady,  431 
Brethren  in  Christ,  and  well  beloved,  W.  Col.  360 
Bright  and  joyful  is  the  morn,  Montgomery,  114 
Bright  King  of  glory,  dreadful  God,  .  Watts,  108 
Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  pf  the  &c.  Heber,  120 
Broad  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death,  Watts,  430 
But  above  all,  lay  hold,  ....  Wes.  Col.  599 
By  faith  we  find  the  place  above,  .     .     .     lb.  159 

Can  truth  divine  fulfilment  fail? 57 

Celestial  Dove,  descend  from  high!  M.  E.  Col.  349 

Children  of  the  heavenly  King,    .     .    Cennick,  303 

Christ,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow,   W.  Col.  305 

Christ  our  Head,  gone  up  on  high,      .     .      lb.  331 

Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day,      PraWs  Col.  135 

Christ  the  true,  anointed  Seer,      .      Wes.  Col.  164 

Christ  whose  glory  fills  the  skies,    C.  Wesley,  168 

Come  all  who'er  have  set, Jo.  592 

Come  all  who  truly  bear, lb.  351 

Come  all  ye  servants  of  the  &c.  Sp.ofthe  Psa.  213 

Come  and  let  us  sweetly  join,      .      Wes.  Col.  332 

Come  blessed  Spirit,  source  of  light,  Beddome,  192 

Come,  Desire  of  Nations,  come,     .    Wes.  Col.  15S 

Come,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost,      .     lb.  350 


XIV  INDEX   OF   FIRST    LINES. 

Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove,  Browne,  192 
Come,  Holy  celestial  Dove,  .  .  Wes.  Col.  195 
Come,  Holy  Ghost,  all-quickening  &c.  .  lb.  194 
Come,  Holy  Ghost,  all-quickening  &c.  .  lb.  483 
Come,  Holy  Ghost,  our  hearts  inspire,  .  lb.  208 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come,  Let,  .  .  .  Hart,  185 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come,  .  .  Rippon's  Col.  186 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove,  .  Watts.  188 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  raise  our  songs,  Wes.  Col.  177 
Come  in,  thou  blessed  of  the  Lord,  Pratt's  Col.  360 

Come,  let  our  voices  join, lb.  631 

Come  let  us  anew  our  journey  &c.  C.  Wesley,  312 
Come  let  us  anew  our  journey  &c.  Wes.  Col.  627 
Come  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs,  .  Watts,  153 
Come  let  us  join  our  friends  above,  .  Swain,  306 
Come  let  us  use  the  grace  divine,  C.  Wesley,  336 
Come  let  us  who  in  Christ  believe,  .  .  lb.  251 
Come,  Lord,  and  warm  each  &c.  .  .  Steele.  309 
Come  my  fond  fluttering  heart,  Jane  Taylor,  427 
Come  on,  my  partners  in  distress,  C.  Wesley,  326 
Come,  O  my  God  the  promise  seal,  Wes.  Col.  537 
Come,  O  thou  all- victorious  Lord,  C.  Wesley,  273 
Come,  O  thou  King  of  all  thy  saints,  .  Steele,  275 
Come,  O  thou  Traveller  unknown,  C.  Wesley,  455 
Come,  O  ye  saints,  your  voices  raise,  Steele,  61 
Come,  Saviour,  Jesus,  from  above,  .Wes.  Col.  639 
Come  see  the  place  where  Jesus  lay,  Montg.  140 
Come  sinners  to  the  gospel-feast,  -  Wes.  Col.  440 
Come,  then,  ye  sinners,  to  your  Lord,  C.  Wes.  439 
Come,  thou  Almighty  King,  .  DobelVs  Col.  65 
Come  thou  everlasting  Spirit,  .  Wesley's  Col.  354 
Come  thou  high  and  lofty  Lord,  ...  lb.  333 
Come  wisdom,  power,  and  grace  divine,  lb.  324 
Come  ye  followers  of  the  Lord,  .  .  .  lb.  302 
Come  ye  sinners  poor  and  needy,  .  .  Hart,  436 
Come,  ye  that  know  and  fear  the  Lord ,  Binder,  63 
Come  ye  that  love  the  Lord,  .  .  .  Watts,  297 
Come  ye  weary  sinners,  come,  .  Wes.  Col.  434 
Comfort  ye  ministers  of  grace,  &c.  .  .  lb.  225 
Comfort  ve  ministers,  &c.    .     .  Met.  Ep.  Col.  219 


INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINES.  XV 

Coining  through  our  great  high  Priest,  W.  Col.  146 
Command  thy  blessing  from  above,  .  Montg.  239 
Commit  thou  all  thy  griefs,  .  .  Wes.  Col.  486 
Compared  with  Christ,  in  all  beside,  Toplady,  172 
Could  I  so  false,  so  faithless  prove?  .  Walls,  44 
Creator,  Spirit,  by  whose  aid,     .     .     Dryden,  291 

Dead  be  my  heart  to  all  below,  .  .  Walts,  430 
Death  'tis  a  melancholy  day,  .  ...  lb.  397 
Depth  of  mercy  can  there  be?  .  .  Wes.  Col.  613 
Do  not  I  love  thee,  oh  my  Lord?  Doddridge,  518 
Draw  near,  O  Son  of  God,  draw  near,  Luth.  C.  218 
Dread  Sovereign,  let  our  evening  songs,  Watts,  588 
Drooping  soul  shake  off  thy  fears,      Wes.  Col.  433 

Earth  rejoice,  our  Lord  is  King,  Wes.  Col.  152 
Entered  the  holy  place  above,    ....      lb.  167 

Equip  me  for  the  war, lb.  601 

Ere  the  blue  heavens  were  &c.  .  .  Walts,  108 
Eternal  depth  of  love  divine,  .  .  Wes.  Col.  104 
Eternal  God,  Almighty  cause,  .  .  Brown.  27 
Eternal  Lord  of  earth  and  skies,  .  Wes.  Col.  387 
Eternal  power,  whose  high  abode,  .  Watts,  260 
Eternal  source  of  every  joy,  .  .  Doddridge,  100 
Eternal  Spirit,  God  of  truth,  .  Pratt's  Col.  189 
Eternal  Spirit,  source  of  light,  Prest.  Davies,  193 
Eternal  Spirit,  we  confess,  ....  Watts,  ISO 
Eternal  wisdom,  Thee  we  praise,  .  .  .  lb.  49 
Ever  fainting  with  desire,  .  .  .  Wes.  Col.  532 
Except  the  Lord  conduct  the  plan,  .  .  lb.  224 
Expand  thy  wings,  celestial  Dove,  .  .  .  lb.  465 
Extol  the  Lord,  the  Lord  most  high,     Montg.     83 

Fair  shines  the  morning  star,  .  .  .  Montg.  432 
Fairest  of  all  the  lights  above,  .  .  .  Watts,  76 
Faith  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  &c.  Turner,  442 
Faith  is  the  brightest  evidence,  .  .  Watts,  441 
Faith, 'tis  a  precious  grace,  .  .  .  Bed  dome,  AW 
Far  as  creation's  bounds  extend,  .  I Ves.  Col.  264 
Far  as  Ihy  name  is  known,    ....    Watts.   ICK 


XVI  INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINES. 

Far  from  affliction,  toil  and  care,  Vill.  Hymns,  619 
Far  from  the  world,  oh  Lord,  I  flee,  Cowper,  563 
Father  at  thy  footstool  see,  .  .  Wes.  Col.  329 
"Father  divine,"  the  Saviour  cried,  Luth.  Col.  127 
Father  divine,  thy  piercing  eye,  Doddridge,  563 
Father,  glorify  thy  Son,     .     .     .      Wes.  Col.  182 

Father,  God,  we  glorify, lb.  141 

Father,  how  wide  thy  glories  shine,  Watts,  31 
Father,  I  dare  believe,  .  .  .  Wesley's  Col.  531 
Father,  I  stretch  my  hands  to  thee,  .  .  lb.  445 
Father,  if  justly  still  we  claim,      .     .     .     lb.  183 

Father,  in  whom  we  live, lb.     66 

Father,  live,  by  all  things  feared,  .  .  lb.  68 
Father  of  all,  in  whom  alone,  ....  lb.  209 
Father  of  all,  thy  care  we  bless,  Doddridge,  591 
Father  of  all,  whose  powerful  voice,  Wes.  Col.  266 

Father  of  boundless  grace, lb.  380 

Father  of  glory,  to  thy  name,  .  PraWs  Col.  69 
Father  of  heaven,  whose  love  profound,  .  lb.  71 
Father  of  Jesus  Christ,  my  Lord,  .  Wes.  Col.  570 
Father  of  Jesus  Christ,  my  Lord,  .  .  .lb.  452 
Father  of  Jesus  Christ  the  just,  .  .  .  lb.  44S 
Father  of  lights,  from  whom  proceeds,  .  lb.  414 
Father  of  mercies,  bow  thine  ear,  Beddome,  222 
Father  of  mercies,  in  thy  word,  .  .  Steele,  206 
Father  of  omnipresent  grace,     .     .    Wes.  Col.  311 

Father  of  our  dying  Lord, lb.  301 

Father  of  peace,  and  God  of  love,  Doddridge,  183 
Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  hear,  .  .  Wes.  Col.  330 
Father,  to  thee  I  lift  mine  eyes,  .  .  .  .  lb.  567 
Father,  whose  everlasting  love,  ....  lb.  104 
Firmly  I  stand  on  Zion's  hill,  .  .  .  Swain,  504 
Fondly  my  foolish  heart  essays,  .  Wes.  Col.  520 
Fools  in  their  hearts  believe  and  say,  Watts,  394 
Forever  blessed  be  the  Lord!  .  ...  lb.  178 
Forever  here  my  rest  shall  be,  .  Wes.  Col.  536 
Forgive  us  for  thy  mercy's  sake,  .  .  .  lb.  342 
Forth  in  thy  name,  oh  Lord,  I  go,  .  .  .  lb.  501 
Frequent  the  day  of  God  returns,  .  Brown,  231 
From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies,      Watts,  257 


INDEX    OF    FIRST    LINES.  XVII 

From  Egypt's  bondage  come,  .  .  .  Kelly,  591 
From  Greenland's  icy  mountains,  .  Hebcr,  629 
From  year  to  year  in  love  we  meet,  Montg.  632 
Full  speed  along  the  world's  highway,     .    lb.  576 

Give  me  the  faith  which  can  remove,  C.  Wes.  226 
Give  to  our  God  immortal  praise,  .  Watts,  259 
Give  to  the  Lord,  ve  sons  of  fame,  .  .  lb.  48 
Give  to  the  winds  thy  fears,  .  .  C.  Wesley,  487 
Giver  of  concord,  Prince  of  peace,  M.  E.  Col.  337 
Glorious  God,  accept  a  heart,  .  .  Wes.  Col.  28 
Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken,  Newton,  202 
Glory  be  to  God  above,  ....  Wes.  Col.  317 
God  in  his  temple  let  us  meet,  Montgomery,  236 
God  in  the  gospel  of  his  Son,  .  .  Bcddome,  210 
God  is  a  name  my  soul  adores,  .  .  Watts,  39 
God  is  a  Spirit,  just  and  wise,  .  ...  lb.  42 
God  is  gone  up  on  high,  .  .  .  Wes.  Col.  150 
God  is  in  this  and  every  place,  .  ...  lb.  446 
God  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints,  .  .  .  Watts,  490 
God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way,  .  Coxtyper,  95 
God,  my  supporter  and  my  hope,  .  .  Wafts,  4S9 
God  of  all  grace  and  majesty,   .     .      Wes.  Col.  496 

God  of  almighty  love, lb.  498 

God  of  Daniel,  hear  my  prayer,  .  .  .  lb.  604 
God  of  eternal  truth  and  grace,  ....  lb.  535 
God  of  eternal  truth  and  love,  ....  76.348 
God  of  love  that  hear'st  the  prayer,  .  .  lb.  269 
God  of  mercy,  God  of  grace,  .  .  Luth.  Col.  423 
God  of  my  life  and  all  my  powers,  C.  Wesley,  179 
God  of  my  life,  through  all  my  days,  Doddr.  503 
God  of  my  life,  whose  gracious  power,  C.Wcs.  611 
God  of  our  salvation,  hear  us,  .  .  .  Kelly,  295 
God  only  wise,  almighty,  good,  .  C.  Wesley,  583 
God,  the  offended  God,  most  high,  .  .  76.  466 
Go  preach  my  gospel,  saith  the  Lord,  Watts,  220 
Grace,  'tis  a  charming  sound,  .  Doddridge,  389 
Gracious;  Redeemer!  shake,  .  .  Wes.  Col.  565 
Gracious  Spirit!  love  divine,  .  .  .  Stocker,  188 
Great  first  of  beings!  mighty  Lord,  Prot.  E.  C.     90 


XViii  INDEX    OF   FIRST   UXES. 

Great  Former  of  this  wondrous  frame,  Doddr.  41 
Great  God,  attend,  while  Zion  sings,  Watts,  204 
Great  God,  how  infinite  art  thou,  .  .  .  lb.  36 
Great  God  indulge  my  humble  claim,  .  lb.  571 
Great  God,  my  Maker  and  my  King,  Beddome,  53 
Great  God,  now  condescend,  .  .  .  Fellows,  345 
Great  God  of  nations,  now  to  thee,  Ch.  Psalm.  256 
Great  God,  this  hallowed  day  of  thine.  Wes.  C.  234 
Great  God  thy  penetrating  eye,  .  .  Scott,  43 
Great  God  who  laid  on  Zion's  mount,  M.  E.  C.  362 
Great  is  our  redeeming  Lord,  .  Wesley's  Col.  20' I 
Great  is  the  Lord  our  God,  ....  Watts,  198 
Great  King  of  glory,  come,  .  .  .  Francis,  364 
Great  Lord  of  angels  we  adore,  .  Luth.  Col.  220 
Greatest  of  beings!  source  of  life,  .  .  Dyer,  98 
Guide  me,  O  thou,  &c.      Robinsoyi  or  Olivers,  594 

Hail  church  of  Christ,  bought  &e.  Moravian,  353 
Hail,  great  Creator,  wise  and  good,  Luth.  Col.  75 
Hail  the  day  that  sees  him  rise,  .  IVes.  Col.  141 
Hail  thou  long  expected  Jesus,  Proi.  E.  Col.  119 
Hail  thou  once  despised  Jesus,  .  IVingrove,  147 
Hail  to  the  Lord's  anointed!  .  Montgomery,  382 
Happy  is  he  that  fears  the  Lord,  .  .  Watts,  628 
Happy  man  whom  God  doth  aid,  .  Wes.  Col.  94 
Happy  soul,  thy  days  are  ended,  C.  Wesley,  543 
Happy  the  heart  where  graces  reign,  Watts,  518 
Happy  the  man  that  finds  the  grace,  Wes.  Col.  529 
Happy  the  souls  that  first  believed,  Wes.  Col.  340 
Happy  the  souls  to  Jesus  joined,  .  .  .  lb.  250 
Hark!  for  'tis  God's  own  Son  that  calls,  Dodd.  479 
Hark!  how  the  gospel  trumpet  &c.  Reed's  C.  378 
Hark!  how  the  watchmen  cry,  .  Wes.  Col.  215 
Hark!  the  glad  sound,  the  &c.  .  Doddridge,  110 
Hark!  the  herald  angels  sing,  .  Rippon's  Col.  115 
Hark!  the  song  of  jubilee,  .  .  Montgomery,  385 
Hark!  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy,  Curtis's  C.  129 
Hark!  what  mean  those  lamentations,  Cawood,  630 
Hasten,  sinner,  to  be  wise,  .  Prot.  Ep.  Col.  404 
He  comes!  he : comes!  the  Judge  &c.    Wes.  Col.  161 


INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINES.  XIX 

He's  come!  let  every  knee  be  bent,  Prot.  E.  C.  176 
1!  s  dies;  the  friend  of  sinners  dies,  .  JVatts,  138 
He  lives,  the  great  Redeemer  lives,  .  Steele,  14S 
He  that  has  made  his  refuge  Gcd,  .  JVatts,  '  81 
Hear  what  the  voice  from  heaven  proclaims,  lb.  545 
Heavenly  Father!  Sovereign  Lord!  Salisb.  C.  512 
Hell!  'tis  a  word  of  dreadful  sound,  Luth.  Col.  402 
Help,  Lord,  to  whom  for  help  I  fly,  Wed.  Col.  566 
Heralds  of  creation — cry,  .  .  Montgomery,  245 
High  in  the  heavens,  eternal  God,  .  Watts,  32 
Ho!  every  one  that  thirsts,  draw  nigh,  /.  Wes.  437 
Holy  and  reverend  is  the  name,  .  Necdham,  51 
Holy  as  thou,  O  Lord,  is  none,  .  Wes.  Col.  52 
Holy  Ghost!  dispel  our  sadness,  Binder's  Col.  190 
Holy  Ghost!  with  liarht  divine,  .  .  .  Reed,  187 
Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord,  ....  Wes.  Col.  69 
Holy  Lamb,  who  thee  confess,  ....  lb.  121 
Hosannah  to  Jesus  on  high,  .  Met.  Ep.  Col.  622 
How  are  thy  servants  bless'd,  &c.  Addison,  78 
How  beauteous  are  their  feet,  .  .  .  Watts,  214 
How  can  a  sinner  know,  .  .  .  Wes.  Col.  4S1 
How  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear,  .  Watts,  201 
How  do  thy  mercies  close  me  round,  C.  Wes.  572 
How  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  &c.  Kennedy,  492 
How  good  and  pleasant  'tis  to  see,  Wes.  Col.  344 
How  great,  how  terrible  that  God,  P.  Davies,  402 
How  happy  are  the  little  flock,  .  Wes.  Col.  162 
How  happy  are  they,  .  .  .  Met.  Ep.  Col.  633 
How  happy  every  child  of  grace,  Wes.  Col.  515 
How  happy,  gracious  Lord,  are  we,  .  .  lb.  261 
How  happy  is  the  pilgrim's  lot,  .  J.  Wesley,  594 
How  honoured  is  the  place,  .  .  .  Watts,  199 
How  large  the  promise,  how  divine,  .  Watts,  347 
How  long  the  time  since  Christ  began,  Hebcr,  424 
How  lovely  are  thy  tents,  O  Lord!  Wes.  Col.  205 
How  many  pass  the  guilty  night,  .  .  .  lb.  626 
How  pleasant — how  divinely  fair,  .  Watts,  203 
How  precious  is  the  book  divine,  .  Rippon,  207 
How  shall  I  walk  my  Gcd  to  please,  Wes.  Col.  5S4 
How  sweet,  how  heavenly  is  the  sight,  Swain,  322 


XX  INDEX    OF   FIRST    LINES. 

How  sweetly  flowed  the  gospel  &c.  Bowring,  124 
How  tedious  and  tasteless  the  hours,  Newton,  641 
How  vain  are  all  things  here  below,       Watts,  636 

I  and  my  house  will  serve  the  Lord,  C.  Wes.  585 
I  ask  the  gift  of  righteousness,  Wesley's  Col.  538 
I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives,  ft  Wesley,  537 
I  left  the  God  of  truth  and  light,  Montgomery,  425 
I'll  praise  my  Maker  while  I've  &c.  Watts,  265 
I  long  to  behold  him  arrayed,  .  .  Wes.  Col.  560 
I  love  the  volume  of  thy  word,  .  .  Watts,  212 
I  love  thy  kingdom,  Lord,  .  ■  .  Dwight,  196 
I  own  my  guilt,  my  sins  confess,  Cruttenden,  425 
I  sing  the  Almighty  power  of  God,  .  Watts,  30 
I  thirst,  thou  wounded  Lamb  of  God,  Wes.  Col.  461 
I  want  a  heart  to  pray,  .     .     .     .    C.  Wesley,  473 

I  want  a  principle  within, lb.  495 

I  want  the  Spirit  of  power  within,  .  .  .lb.  193 
If  death  my  friend  and  me  divide,  .  .  .lb.  612 
If  human  kindness  meets  return,  .  .  Noel,  353 
In  a  land  of  strange  delight,  .  .  Montgomery,  580 
In  age  and  feebleness  extreme,  .  C.  Wesley,  640 
In  boundless  mercy,  gracious  Lord,  M.  E.  Col.  311 
In  duties  and  in  sufferings  too,        .     Beddome,  122 

In  fellowship  alone, Wes.  Col.  600 

In  God's  own  house  pronounce  his  &c.  Watts,  254 
In  sleep's  serene  oblivion  laid,  Haiokesworth,  575 
In  this  world  of  sin  and  sorrow,  Harrod's  Col.  546 
In  thy  great  name,  O  Lord,  we  come,  Hoskins,  235 
In  thy  name,  O  Lord,  assembling,  Pratt's  Col.  236 
In  vain  opposing  nations  rage,  .  Harrod's  Col.  617 
In  vain  we  seek  for  peace  with  God,  Pratt's  C.  129 
Indulgent  Father,  by  whose  care,  Vill.  Hymns,  578 
Indulgent  Father!  how  divine,  ....  lb.  103 
Indulgent  Lord,  thy  goodness  reigns,  Doddr.  54 
Infinite  excellence  is  thine,  .  .  .  Fawcett,  172 
Infinite  God  to  thee  we  raise,    .     .    Wes.  Col.     72 

Infinite,  unexhausted  love, lb.  637 

Inspirer  and  hearer  of  prayer,  .  .  Toplady,  579 
Iuspirer  of  the  ancient  seers,     .     .     Wes.  Col.  212 


INDEX   OF   FIRST    LINES.  XXI 

Into  thy  gracious  hands  I  fall,  .  .  .  •  lb.  471 
Is  there  ambition  in  my  heart,  .  .  Watts,  510 
It  is  the  Lord— enthroned  in  light,     .     Green,  526 

Jehovah,  God  the  Father,  bless,     Wes.  Col.    70 
Jerusalem  divine,     ........     lb.  151 

Jerusalem,  my  happy  home,  Steb.  Sac.  Poetry,  558 
Jesus,  and  didst  thou  condescend,  Curtis'*  Col.  124 
Jesus,  by  his  own  precious  blood,  Pratt's  Col.  146 
Jesus,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow,  Wes.  C.  341 
Jesus,  great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep,  .  .  lb.  308 
Jesus  hath  died  that  I  might  live,      .  .lb.  538 

Jesus  in  whom  the  weary  find,    ....    lb.  464 

Jesus  let  thy  pitying  eye, lb.  418 

Jesus,  Lord,  we  look  to  thee,  .  ...  lb.  329 
Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul,  .  .  .  C.  Wesley,  635 
Jesus,  my  advocate  above,  .  .  .  Wes.  Col.  415 
Jesus,  my  all,  to  heaven  is  gone,  .  Cennick,  639 
Jesus,  my  life,  thyself  apply,  .  .  Wes.  Col.  536 
Jesus,  my  Lord,  how  rich  thy  grace,  Doddr.  628 
Jesus,  my  Saviour,  let  me  be,  .  .  Beddome,  524 
Jesus,  my  strength,  my  hope,  .  C.  Wesley,  473 
Jesus,  our  best  beloved  friend,  .  Montgomery,  322 
Jesus  shall  I  never  be,  ....  JVes.  Col.  522 
Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun  .  Watts,  156 
Jesus,  soft,  harmonious  name,  .  .  Wes.  Col.  304 
Jesus,  the  all-restoring  word,  ....  lb.  614 
Jesus,  the  name  high  over  all,  .  C.  Wesley,  217 
Jesus,  the  word  of  mercy  give,  ....  lb.  272 
Jesus,  thou  dear,  redeeming  Lord,  Luth.  Col.  23S 
Jesus,  thou  everlasting  King,  .  .  .  Watts,  258 
Jesus,  thou  Man  of  Sorrows!  born,  .  Hcber,  169 
Jesus,  thou  soul  of  all  our  joys,  .  Wes.  Col.  286 
Jesus,  thou  Sovereign  Lord  of  all,  .  .  .lb.  239 
Jesus,  thy  blood  and  righteousness,     .     .     lb.  468 

Jesus,  thy  servants  bless, lb.  238 

Jesus,  thy  wandering  sheep  behold,    .     .     lb.  217 

Jesus,  to  thee  I  now  can  fly, lb.  451 

Jesus,  to  thee  our  hearts  we  lift,  .  .  .  lb.  343 
Jesus,  united  by  thy  grace, lb.  318 


Xxli  INDEX   OF   FIRST   LIMBS.. 

Jesus,  we  look  to  thee,  ....  IVcs.  Col.  293 
Jesus,  we  on  the  words  depend,  ...  76.  174 
Jesus,  with  kindest  pity  see,  .  ...  lb.  345 
Jesus,  where'er  thy  people  meet,  .  Cowper,  237 
Join,  all  the  glorious  names,  .  .  .  Watts,  163 
Join,  all  ye  ransomed  sons  of  grace,   Wes.  Col.  625 

Kindred  in  Christ,  for  his  dear  sake,  Newton,  339 

Lamb  of  God,  whose  dying  love,  Pratt's  Col.  352 
Lamb  of  God,  who  thee  receive,  .  Moravian,  316 
Leader  of  faithful  souls,  and  Guide,  C.  Wesley,  290 
Let  all  who  truly  bear,  ....  Wes.  Col.  351 
Let  earth  and  heaven  agree,  ....  lb.  243 
Let  everlasting  glories  crown,  .  .  .  Watts,  256 
Let  every  mortal  ear  attend,  .  ...  lb.  435 
Let  every  tongue  thy  goodness  speak,  .  lb.  254 
Let  not  the  wise  his  wisdom  boast,  Wes.  Col.  471 
Let  others  boast  how  strong  they  be,  Watts,  79 
Let  party  names  no  more,  .  .  .  Beddomc,  517 
Let  songs  of  praises  fill  the  sky,  .  Cotlerill,  176 
Let  the  elders  praise  the  Lord,  Montgomery,  244 
Let  the  redeemed  give  thanks  &c.  Wes.  Col.  457 
Let  the  world  their  virtue  boast,  .  .  .  lb.  451 
Let  us  join,  'tis  God  commands,  .  .  .  lb.  334 
Let  us,  with  a  gladsome  mind,  .  .  Milton,  247 
Let  Zion's  watchmen  all  awake,  .  Doddridge,  216 
Life  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord,  .  Waits,  405 
Lift  up  your  hearts  to  things  above,  Wes.  Col.  308 
Lift  your  heads,  ye  friends  of  Jesus,  .  .  lb.  550 
Light  of  those  whose  dreary  &c.  Pratt's  Col.  173 
Like  Noah's  weary  dove,  .  .  Prot.  Ep.  Col.  197 
Lo!  God  is  here,  let  us  adore,  .  .  Wes.  Col.  263 
Lo!  he  comes,  with  clouds  descending,  Olivers,  160 
Lo!  he  cometh,  countless  trumpets,  Union  C.  549 
Lo!  I  come,  with  joy  to  do,  .  .  Wes.  Col.  499 
Lo!  the  stone  is  rolled  away,  ....  Scott,  136 
Look  from  on  high,  great  God,  and  see,Faiocett,  378 
Look  up,  ye  saints,  direct  your  eyes,  Ncedham,  92 
Lord,  all  I  am  is  known  to  thee,   .     .     Watts,    45 


INDEX   OF   FIRST   LIXES.  XXI11 

Lord  and  God  of  heavenly  powers,  IVes.  Col.  24S 
Lord,  and  is  thine  anger  gone?  ....  lb.  614 
Lard,  before  thy  throne  we  bend,  Pratt's  Col.  367 
Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing,  &c.  IV.  Col.  296 
Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  &c.  .  .  Rippon,  296 
Lord,  forever  at  thy  side,  .  .  Prot.  Ep.  Col.  509 
Lord  God,  the  Holy  Ghost,  .  Montgomery,  175 
Lord,  how  delightful  'tis  to  see,  .  .  Watts,  233 
Lord,  how  secure  and  blest  are  they,  .  .  lb.  515 
Lord,  I  believe  a  rest  remains,  .  .  Wesley,  533 
Lord,  I  believe  thy  every  word,  .  Wes.  Col.  603 
Lord,  I  despair  myself  to  heal,    ....    lb.  454 

Lord,  if  at  thy  command, lb.  237 

Lord,  if  thou  thy  grace  impart,  Modern's  Col.  510 
Lord,  in  these  dark  and  dismal  &c.  Ger.Ref.  C.  371 
Lord  of  all,  with  pure  intent,  .  .  IVes.  Col.  346 
Lord  of  every  land  and  nation,  .  .  Robinson,  107 
Lord  of  hosts,  to  thee  we  raise,  Montgomery,  364 
Lord  of  my  life,  O  may  thy  praise,  .  Steele,  574 
Lord  of  the  harvest!  God  of  grace!  Chr.  Psal.  294 
Lord  of  the  harvest!  hear,  .  .  .  IVes.  Col.  215 
Lord  of  the  Sabbath!  hear  our  vows,  .  Doddr.  232 
Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray  aright,  .  Montg.  276 
Lord,  thou  hast  searched  and  seen  &c.  Watts,  46 
Lord,  we  are  vile,  conceived  in  sin,  M.  E.  C.  426 
Lord,  we  come  before  thee  now,  .  Hammond,  270 
Lord,  what  is  man,  that  he  should  &c.  Roice,  63 
Lord,  when  thou  didst  ascend  on  high,  IVatts,  144 
Love  divine,  all  love  excelling,  .  C.  Wesley,  519 
Loving  Jesus,  gentle  Lamb,    .    Met.  Ep.  Col.  521 

Master,  I  own  thy  lawful  claim,  .  IVes.  Col.  431 
May  I,  throughout  this  day  of  &c.  C.  Wesley,  230 
Meet  and  right  it  is  to  praise,    .     .    Wes.  Col.  249 

Meet  and  right  it  is  to  sing, lb.     67 

Mistaken  souls!  that  dream  of  heaven,  Watts,  443 
Mortals,  awake,  with  angels  join,  .  Medley,  116 
Most  gracious  God!  reveal,  .  .  C.  Wesley,  478 
My  dear  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord,  .  WatU,  125 
My  Father!  cheering  name,     .     .     LuVu  Col.  478 


XXIV  INDEX    GF    FIRST    LINES. 

My  God,  I  know,  I  feel  thee  mine,  Wes.  Col.  533 
My  God,  I  now  from  sleep  awake,  Bp.  Kenn.  581 
My  God,  my  life,  my  love,  ....  Watts,  516 
My  God,  my  portion,  and  my  love,  .  .  lb.  514 
My  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joys,  .  .  lb.  513 
My  God,  thy  service  well  demands,  Doddr.  610 
My  grateful  soul,  forever  praise,  Prot.  E.  Col.  102 
My  heart  and  voice  I  raise,  .  .  .  Wes.  Col.  151 
My  heart  is  full  of  Christ,  and  longs  .  ,  76.156 
My  Maker  and  my  King,  ....  Steele,  73 
My  never-ceasing  song  shall  show,  .  Watts,  59 
My  opening  eyes  with  rapture  see,  Prot.  E.  C.  231 
My  Saviour,  my  Almighty  Friend,  .  Watts,  637 
My  Saviour's  pierced  side,  .  Met.  Ep.  Col.  348 
My  song  shall  bless  the  Lord  of  all,  .  Cowper,  109 
My  soul,  be  on  thy  guard,  ....  Heath,  597 
My  soul,  how  lovely  is  the  place,      .     Watts,  201 

My  soul,  repeat  his  praise, lb.     61 

My  soul,  through  my  Redeemer's  &c.  C.  Wes.  503 
My  spirit  looks  to  God  alone,  .  .  .  Watts,  494 
My  sufferings  all  to  thee  are  known,  Wes.  C.  476 
My  thoughts  on  awful  subjects  roll,  .  Watts,  39S 
My  times  of  sorrow  and  of  joy,     .     Beddome,  525 

Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts,      .     .     .     Watts,  111 

Not  all  the  nobles  of  the  &o.    Dr.  S.  Stennett,  4S0 

Now  back  with  humble  shame  &c.     .     Watts,  391 

Now  from  the  altar  of  our  hearts,  Prot.  E.  Col.  588 

Now  I  have  found  the  ground  wherein,  Marav.  469 

Now  let  a  spacious  world  arise,    .     .     Watts,  88 

Now  let  a  true  ambition  rise,      .      Doddridge,  596 

Now  let  our  cheerful  eyes  survey,      .     .      lb.  166 

Now  let  our  voices  join, lb.  243 

Now  let  the  feeble  all  be  strong,     .     .     .     lb.  60 

Now  let  us  raise  our  cheerful  strains,    .  Steele,  155 

Now  the  shades  of  night  are  gone,  Prot.  E.  C.  5S7 

Now  to  thine  altar,  Lord,  ....  Beddome,  416 

Object  of  my  first  desire,  .  .  .  Toplady,  511 
Of  him  who  did  salvation  bring,    .  M.  E.  CoL  132 


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Oft  hast  thou,  Lord,  in  tender  love,  C.  Wes.  147 
Omnipresent  God,  whose  aid,  .  .  Wcs.  Col.  577 
On  all  the  earth  thy  spirit  shower,  Dr.  Moore,  184 
On  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand,  .  Stennelt,  557 
On  the  first  christian  Sabbath-eve,  .  Montg.  279 
On  the  mountain's  top  appearing,  .  .  Kelly,  368 
O  come  and  dwell  in  me,  .  .  .  Wes.  Col.  531 
O  come,  let  us  sing  to  the  Lord,  Montgomery,  87 
O  Father!  glorify  thy  name,  .  .  Gisbornc,  609 
O  for  a  closer  walk  with  God,  .  .  Coivper,  635 
O  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God,  .  C.  Wesley,  523 
O  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing,  .  .  .  lb.  252 
O  for  that  tenderness  of  heart,  .  .  Wes.  Col.  420 
O  alorious  hope  of  perfect  love,  ....  lb.  506 
O  God,  my  God,  my  all  thou  art,  .  .  .lb.  573 
O  God  of  Abram!  by  whose  hand,  .  Logan,  276 
O  God,  of  good  the  unfathomed  sea,  Wes.  Col.  56 
O  God  of  our  forefathers,  hear,  ....  lb.  28S 
O  God,  our  help  in  ages  past,  .  .  .  Watts,  37 
O  God,  thou  bottomless  abyss!  .  .  /.  Wesley,  33 
O  God,  thy  righteousness  we  own,  Wcs.  Col.  372 
O  happy  day  that  fixed  my  choice,  .  Doddr.  359 
O  happy  is  the  man  who  hears,    Prot.  E.  Col.  528 

O  holy,  holy,  holy  Lord, lb.     71 

O  how  divine,  how  sweet  the  joy,  .  .  Steele,  376 
O  Israel,  to  thy  tents  repair,  ....  Kelly,  369 
O  Jesus,  at  thy  feet  we  wait,  .  .  Wes.  Col.  534 
O  jovful  sound  of  gospel  grace,  .  .  .  .lb.  506 
O  let  triumphant  faith  dispel,  Prot.  Ep.  Col.  466 
O  Lord,  another  day  is  flown,  H.  K.  White.  589 
O  Lord,  my  best  desires  fulfil,  .  .  Cowper,  526 
O  Lord,  my  God,  in  mercy  turn,  .ff.  K.  White,  422 
O  Lord,  our  languid  souls  inspire,  .  Newton,  365 
O  my  God,  what  must  I  do?  .  .  Wes.  Col.  474 
O  render  thanks  to  God  above,  Tate  8f  Brady.  62 
O  Saviour!  cast  a  gracious  smile,  .  Wes.  Col.  325 
O  Saviour!  is  thy  promise  fled,  .  .  .  Heber,  281 
O  that  I  could  my  Lord  receive,  .  Wes.  Col.  457 
O  that  I  could  repent— O  that—  .  .  .  .lb.  417 
O  that  I  could  repent — with lb.  416 


XXVI  INDEX   OF   FIRST    LINES. 

O  that  I  could  revere,  ....  Wes.  Col.  412 
O  that  my  load  of  sin  were  gone,  .  .  .  lb.  540 
O  the  delights,  the  heavenly  joys,  .  Watts,  153 
O  thou,  my  light,  my  life,  my  joy,  Chr.  Psal.  95 
O  thou,  our  husband,  brother,  friend,  Wes.  C.  234 
O  thou  that  hearest  prayer,  .  .  Pratt's  Col.  181 
O  thou  that  hearest  when  sinners  cry,  Watts,  459 
O  thou  whom  all  thy  saints  adore,  M.  E.  Col.  283 
O  thou  whose  offering  on  the  tree,  Wes.  Col.  113 
O  thou  whose  tender  mercy  hears,  .  .  Steele,  421 
O  what  a  mighty  change,  .  .  .  Wes.  Col.  315 
O  when  shall  we  sweetly  remove,  .  .  .  lb.  560 
O  where  is  now  that  glowing  love,  Chr.  Psa.  36-8 
O  why  did  I  my  Saviour  leave?  .  Wes.  Col.  615 
Open,  Lord,  mine  inward  ear,  ....  lb.  569 
Other  ground  can  no  man  lay,  .  ...  lb.  331 
Our  captain  leads  us  on,  .  .  Clirist.  Psalmist,  597 
Our  country  is  Immanuel's  ground,  Barbauld,  320 
Our  friendship  sanctify  and  guide,  Wes.  Col.  309 
Our  hearts  are  fastened  to  this  world,  Young,  612 
Our  heavenly  Father,  hear,  .  .  Montgomery,  267 
Our  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead,    .    Wes.  Col.  143 

Parent  of  good,  thy  bounteous  hand,  J.  Wes.  35 
Partners  of  a  glorious  hope,  .  .  .  Wes.  Col.  335 
Peace  be  on  this  house  bestowed,  .  .  .  lb.  590 
Peace  be  to  this  habitation,  .  .  .  C.  Wesley,  590 
Peace  doubting  heart,  my  God's  I  am,  Wes.  C.  491 
Peace  troubled  soul,  thou  &c.  .  .  M.  E.  Col.  99 
People  of  the  living  God!  .  .  Montgomery,  357 
Pierce,  fill  me  with  an  humble  fear,  Wes.  Col.  497 
Plunged  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair,  .  .  Wafts,  120 
Poor  and  afflicted  Lord  arc  thine,  .  .  Kelly,  603 
Power  from  on  high,  Oh  Gcd,  impart,  Montg.  1S5 
Praise  the  Lord,  ye  heavens  &c.  Dxiblin  C.  255 
Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise,  .  Barbauld,  246 
Praise  to  thee,  thou  great  Creator,  Burder's  C.  255 
Praise  ye  the  Lordl'tis  good  to  raise.  Watts,  25S 
Prayer  is  appointed  to  convey,  .  .  .  Hart,  281 
Prayer  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire,  .  Montg.  270 
Prisoners  of  hope,  lift  up  your  heads,    Wes.  C.  507 


INDEX   OF   FIRST    LINES.  XXVI. 

Quickened  with onr  immortal  Head,   IVes.  C.  539 

Raise  your  triumphant  pongs,  .  .  .  Watts,  101 
Rejoice  for  a  brother  deceased,  .  Wes.  Col.  622 
Rejoice,  for  Christ  the  Saviour  &c.  Bcddome,  377 
Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King,  .  .  .  C.  Wesley,  149 
Rejoice,  ye  righteous,  in  the  Lord,  .  Watts,  92 
Repent,  the  voict»celestial  cries,  .  Doddridge,  404 
Rise,  son  of  glory,  rise,  .  .  .  Pratt's  Col.  3S1 
lock  <rf  ages!  cleft  forme,  .     .    \     .  Toplady,  169 

Safely  through  another  week,  .  .  Newton,  230 
Salvation!  oh!  the  joyful  sound,  .     .     .  Watts,  390 

Satan,  the  world,  and  sin,     .     .     .     Bcddome,  006 

Saviour,  I  thy  word  believe,  .     .     .   Toplady,  1S2 

Saviour  of  men,  thy  searching  eye,  .    Wes.  C.  223 

Saviour  of  sinful  men, lb.  314 

Saviour  on  me  the  want  bestow,  .     .     .     .lb.  4S5 

Saviour!  Prince  of  Israel's  race,     .     Wes.  Col.  419 

Saviour,  we  know  thou  art, lb.  375 

Saviour,  we  now  rejoice  in  hope,     .     .     .    lb.  291 

•  Saviour,  when  night  involves  &c.    .   Gisborne.  571 

Saviour,  whom  our  hearts  adore,    .    Wes.  Col.  331 

Saviour,  source  of  every  blessing,  .  Robinson,  633 

See  gracious  Lord,  before  thy  throne,  .  Steele,  616 

See  how  great  a  flame  aspires,  .     .   Wes.  Col.  375 

See  Israel's  gentle  shepherd  stand,    .  Dwight,  346 

See  Jesus,  thy  disciples  see,    .     .      Wes.  Col.  305 

Servants  of  God,  in  jo vful  lays,     Montgomery,  257 

Shall  I  for  fear  of  feeble  man,     .     .    Wes.  Col.  223 

Shall  man,  oh  God  of  liglit  and  life,  .   Dwight,  546 

Shepherd  of  souls,  with  pitying  eye,    Wes.  Col.  232 

Shepherds  rejoice,  lift  up  your  eyes,       Watts,  118 

Show  pity,  Lord,  oh  Lord  forgive,  .     .     .  lb.  460 

Sin  has  a  thousand  treacherous  arts,     .     .     lb.  396 

Sin  like  a  venomous  disease, lb.  395 

Since  all  the  varying  scenes  of  time,     Hervcy,  525 

Since  o'er  thy  footstool  &c.  Mor.  fy  Sac.  Poet.  559 

Sing  all  ye  ransomed  of  the  Lord,    Doddridge,  593 

Sing  my  soul  his  wondrous  love,  Prot.  E.  Col.  102 


INDEX   OF   FIRST   LINES. 


Sing  to  the  great  Jehovah's  praise,    IVes.  Col.  626 
Sing  we  the  song  of  those  who  stand,     Montg;.  252 


Newton,  407 
.  Wes.  Col.  411 
C.  Wesley,  439 
.  Fawcett,  409 
,  Wes.  Col.  408 
C.  Wesley,  598 
,  Wes.  Col.  288 
Montg.  248 


Sinner,  art  thou  still  secure? 

Sinners,  believe  the  gospel  word, 

Sinners,  obey  the  gospel  word,    . 

Sinners,  the  voice  of  God  regard, 

Sinners  turn,  why  will  ye  die,  . 

Soldiers  of  Christ,  arise,     .     .     * 

Son  of  thy  Sire's  eternal  love,  .     , 

Songs  of  praise,  the  angels  sang,  .     . 

Sovereign  of  all  the  worlds  on  high,  .    Doddr.  482 

Spirit  of  truth,  come  down,     .     .      C.  Wesley,  186 

Stand  the  Omnipotent  decree,     .     ...     lb.  548 

Stand  up  and  bless  the  Lord,     .    Montgomery,  241 

Stay,  thou  insulted  Spirit,  stay,    .    C.  Wesley,  191 

Stretched  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  dies,  Steele,  131 

Summoned  my  labour  to  renew,    .    ft  Wesley,  500 

Sure  the  blest  Comforter  is  nigh,    .     .     Steele,  180 

Sweet  is  the  memory  of  thy  grace,     .    Watts,  250 

Sweet  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King,     .   lb.  233 

Talk  with  us,  Lord,  thyself  reveal,  Wes.  C.  321 
Terrible  thought!  shall  I  alone,  .  Wes.  Col.  428 
The  counsels  of  redeeming  &c.  Met.  Ep.  Col.  207 
The  day  is  drawing  nigh,  .  Village  Hymns,  373 
The  day  is  past  and  gone,  .  .  Prot.  Ep.  Col.  588 
The  eye  of  God  is  every  &c.  Village  Hymns,  46 
The  glories  of  my  Maker  God,  .  .  IVatts,  74 
The  glorious  universe  around,  .  Montgomery,  336 
The  God  of  Abraham  praise,  .  .  .  Olivers,  552 
The  God  of  my  salvation  lives,  .  .  .  Steele,  490 
The  God  of  nature  and  of  grace,  .  .  Montg.  91 
The  great  archangel's  trump  shall  &c.  Wes.  C.  551 
The  heathen  perish,  day  by  day,  .  .  Montg.  630 
The  heavens  declare  thy  glory,  Lord,  Watts,  209 
The  King  of  heaven  his  table  spreads,  Doddr.  354 
The  King  of  saints,  how  fair  his  face,  Watts,  204 
The  Lord!  how  fearful  is  his  name,  .  .  lb.  82 
The  Lord!  how  wondrous  are  his  ways,  .  lb.  64 
The  Lord  is  risen  indeed, Kelly,  134 


INDEX   OF   FIRST    LINES.  XXIX 

The  Lord  Jehovah  reigns,  ....  Watts,  82 
The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare,  Addison,  100 
The  Lord  of  Sabbath  let  us  praise,  S.  Wesley,  138 
The  Lord  our  God  is  clothed  &c.  H.  K.  White,  47 
The  Lord  our  God  is  Lord  of  all,  .  .  .  lb.  44 
The  Lord  shall  come — the  earth  &c.  .  Heber,  161 
The  Lord,  the  God  of  glory  reigns,  .  Steele,  84 
The  morning  flowers  display  their  &c.  S.  Wes.  620 
The  people  that  in  darkness  lay,  .     Wes.  Co!.  379 

The  praying  spirit  breathe, lb.  568 

The  race  that  long  in  darkness  pined,  Ch.  Psa.  117 
The  righteous  Lord,  supremely  great,  Doddr.  85 
The  rush  may  rise  where  waters  fiow,  C.  Psa.  396 
The  Saviour  calls,  let  every  ear,  .  .  Steele,  435 
The  Saviour,  oh,  what  endless  charms,  .  lb.  171 
The  Saviour,  when  to  heaven  he  rose,  Wes.  C.  221 
The  spacious  firmament  on  high,  .  Addison,  77 
The  spirit  breathes  upon  the  word,  .  Cowper,  203 
The  tempter  to  my  soul  hath  said,  .  Montg.  603 
The  thing  my  God  doth  hate,  .  .  Wes.  Col.  472 
The  true  Messiah  now  appears,  .  .  Watts,  112 
Thee  in  the  watches  of  the  night,  C.  Wesley,  5S1 
Thee  we  adore,  eternal  name,  .  .  .  IValts,  619 
Thee  will  I  love,  my  strength,  &c.  .  Wes.  C.  520 
There  is  a  God — all  nature  speaks,  .  Steele,  25 
There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight.  .  .  Watts,  556 
They  must  lie  as  the  troubled  sea,  C.  JVesley,  397 
This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made,  .  Walts,  137 
This  stone  to  thee  in  faith  we  lay,  .  Montg.  363 
This,  this  is  the  God  we  adore,  .  .  .  Hart,  266 
Thou  art,  oh  God,  a  spirit  pure,  Rippon's  Col.  43 
Thou  art  the  way,  to  thee  alone,  Prot.  E.  C.  171 
Thou  didst,  oh!  mighty  God,  &c.  Mrs.  Rowe,  37 
Thou  God,  art  a  consuming  fire,  Montgomery,  280 
Thou  God  of  ?lorious  majesty,  .  C.Wesley,  413 
Thou  God  of  truth  and  love,  .  .  Wes.  Col.  300 
Thou  great  mysterious  God  unknown,  .  .  lb.  462 
Thou  hidden  God,  for  whom  I  groan,  .  .  lb.  446 
Thou,  Jesus,  thou  my  breast  inspire,  .  .  lb.  227 
Thou  Judge  of  quick  and  dead.         C    Wesley,  547 


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Thou  Lamb  of  God,  thou  Prince  &c.  Wes.  C. 
Thou  man  of  griefs,  remember  me,  .  .  .  lb. 
Thou,  my  God,  art  good  and  wise,  .  .  lb. 
Thou  Son  of  Gcd,  whose  flaming-  eyes,  .  lb. 
Thou,  the  great  eternal  God,  .  ...  lb. 
Thou  true  and  only  God  lead'st  &c.  J.  IVesley, 
Thou  very  Paschal  Lamb,   .     .     .      IVes.  Col. 

Thou  who  hast  in  Zion  laid, lb. 

Though  nature's  strength  decay,  .  .  Olivers, 
Through  endless  years  thou  &c.  Tate  §•  Brady, 
Thus  far  on  life's  perplexing  path,  .  Montg. 
Thu ;  saith  the  Lord!  who  seek  &c.  We*.  Col. 
Thus  spake  the  Saviour,  when  &c.  Luth.  Col. 
Thus  speaks  the  high  and  lofty  One,  .  Watts, 
Thy  glory,  Lord,  the  heavens  declare,  Montg. 
Thy  parent  hand,  thy  forming  skill,  J.  Wesley, 
Thy  power  and  saving  truth  to  show,  IVes.  C. 
Thy  presence,  gracious  God,  afford,  Fawcett, 
Thy  word,  Almighty  Lord,  .  -.  Montgomery,  293 
'Tis  by  the  faith  of  joya  to  come,  .  .  Watts,  443 
"  'Tis  finished,"  so  the  Saviour  cried,  Stennett, 
'Tis  Gcd  the  spirit  leads,  .  .  Chr.  Psal?nist, 
'Tis  wisdom,  mercy,  love  divine,  Luth.  Col. 
To  God,  most  awful,  and  most  high,  .  Montg. 

To  God,  the  only  wise, Watts, 

To  God,  the  universal  king,  .  .  .  Stennett, 
To  heaven  I  lift  my  waiting  eyes,  .  .  Watts, 
To  Jesus  our  exalted  Lord,  ....  Steele, 
To-morrow,  Lord,  is  thine,  .  .  Doddridge,  586 
To  the  hills  I  lift  mine  eyes,  .  .  Wes.  Col.  488 
To  those  who  fear  and  trust  the  Lord,  Watts,  110 
To  thy  temple,  we  repair,  .  .  Montgomery,  '234 
To  us  the  voice  of  wisdom  cries,  .  .  .  lb.  529 
Triumphant  Zion,  lift  thy  head,  Prot.  Ep.  C.  386 
Try  us,  oh  God,  and  search  the  &c.  Wes.  Col.  318 
'Twas  God  who  hurled  the  rolling  &c.  LuUi.  C.  4S . 
'Twas  on  that  dark  and  doleful  night,     Watts,  355 

Unchangeable,  Almighty  Lord,     JVcs.  Col.  338 
Up  to  the  hiils  I  lift  mine  eyes,     .     .     JJ'att?,     80 


INDEX   Or   FIRST   LINES.  XXXI 

Us,  who  climb  thy  holy  hill,    .     .     Wes.  Col.  263 

Tain  are  the  hopes  the  sons  of  men,  .  Watts,  393 
Vain,  delusive  world  adieu,  .  .  .  Wes.  Col.  450 
Vital  spark  of  heavenly  flame,     .     .     .    Pope,  543 

Wait,  oh  my  soul,  thv  Maker's  will,  Bedd.  51 
Watched  by  the  world's  malig.  &c.  IVes.  Col.  327 

We  by  his  spirit  prove, lb.  4SI 

fe  come  with  joyful  song,  .  Church  Psalm.  114 
We  know,  by  faith  we  know,  .  ...  lb.  555 
We  need  not  soar  above  the  skies,  .  .  .25 
We  lift  our  hearts  to  thee,  .  .  .  Met.  Ep.  Col.  586 
Welcome*,  sweet  day  cf  rest,  .  .  .  Watts,  229 
What  am  I,  O  thou  glorious  God,  .  IVes.  Col.  469 
What  could  your  Redeemer  do,  .  .  .  lb.  408 
What  is  our  God,  or  what  his  name,  .  Watts,  38 
What  is  the  world?  a  wildering  maze,  Montg.  211 
What  scenes  of  horror  and  of  dread,  Fawcett,  399 
What  shall  we  ask  of  God  in  prayer?  Montg.  277 
What  sinners  value,  I  resign,  .  .  .  IVatts,  547 
When  Adam  sinned,  through  all  &e.  Beddome,  393 
When  all  thy  mercies,  oh  my  God,  Addison,  96 
When  at  a  distance,  Lord,  we  trace,     Doddr.  126 

When  God,  neglected  or  denied, 27 

When,  gracious  Lord,  when  shall  &c.  Wes.  C.  460 
When  I  can  read  my  title  clear,  .  .  Watts,  504 
When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross,  .  .  if?.  130 
When  I  the  lonely  grave  survey,  Rippon's  C.  139 
When  languor  and  disease  invade,  .  Toplady,  609 
When  poison  spreading  through  &e.  Beddome,  112 
When  quiet  in  my  house  I  sit,  .  C.  Wesley,  564 
When  those  who  feared  the  Lord  &c.  Montg.  323 
Where  high  the  heavenly  temple  &c.  Logan,  167 
Where  shall  my  wondering  soul  &c.  Wes.  C.  225 
Where  shall  we  go  to  seek  and  find,  .  Watts,  202 
Where  two  or  three  with  sweet  &c.  Stennett,  324 
Wherewith,  O  God,  shall  I  draw  near,  Wes.  C.  453 
While  shepherds  watch  their  &c.  .  ..  Tate,  115 
Who  are  these  in  bright  array?     .     .    Montg.  555 


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Who  can  describe  the  joys  that  rise?  .    Watts,  377 

Who  shall  the  Lord's  elect  condemn?    .     .  lb.  467 

Whom  Jesus'  blood  doth  sanctify,  .  Wes.  Col.  165 

Why  on  the  bending  willows  hung,  Pratt's  C.  369 

Why  should  the  children  of  a  king,    .    Watts,  190 

Why  should  we  start  and  fear  to  die,  .     .    lb.  544 

Why  will  ye  lavish  out  your  years,    .  Doddr.  410 

Wide  ye  heavenly  gates  &c.  .  Sp.  of  the  Psa.  143 

With  eye  impartial,  heaven's  &c.    Luth.  Col.  53 

Within  these  walls  be  peace,    .     .     .  Montg.  631 

With  joy  we  meditate  the  grace,  .     .    Waits,  165 

With  tears  of  anguish  I  lament,    .     .  Stennett,  422 

Wo  to  the  men  on  earth  who  dwell,   Wes.  Col.  401 

Would  Jesus  have  the  sinner  die?  .     .     •     lb.  463 

Ye  faithful  souls,  who  Jesus  know,    Wes.  Col.  467 

Ye  humble  saints  proclaim  abroad,  .     .     .  lb.  58 

Ye  humble  souls  approach  your  God,  .    Steele,  54 

Ye  humble  souls  that  seek  the  Lord,  .  Doddr.  136 

Ye  mon  and  angels  witness  now,    .    Beddomc,  358 

Ye  servants  of  the  Lord,  ....   Wes.  Col.  625 

Ye  simple  souls  that  stray, lb.  406 

Ye  sons  of  men  with  joy  record,  .  Doddridge,  55 

Ye  subjects  of  the  Lord  proclaim,  .     .     .     lb.  87 

Ye  that  pass  by,  behold  the  man!     Whitef.    C.  131 

Ye  virgin  souls  arise,    ....      Doddridge,  133 

Yes!  the  Redeemer  rose, lb.  157 

Yield  to  me  now,  for  I  am  weak,     C.  Wesley,  455 

Young  men  and  maidens  raise,    .    .    Wes.  Col.  67 

You  now  must  hear  mv  voice,  Steb.  Sac.  Poet.  174 


HYMNS 


1.  EXISTENCE  OF  GOD. 


HYMN  1.    CM. 

1  "\1I7'E  need  not  soar  above  the  skies, 

VV      Leave  suns  and  stars  below; 
And  seek  Thee,  with  unclouded  eyes, 

In  all  that  angels  know: — 
The  very  breath  we  now  inhale, 

The  pulse  in  every  heart, 
Attest  with  force  that  cannot  fail, 

Thou  art— O  God!  Thou  art! 

2  If,  'midst  the  ever-during  songs 

Of  universal  joy, — 
Tlu"  chime  of  worlds  and  chant  of  tonguej — 

The  praise  that  we  employ, 
May  breathe  its  music  in  thine  ear, 

Its  meaning  in  thy  heart; 
Our  glad  confession  deign  to  hear, 

Thou  art— O  God!  Thou  art! 

HYMN  2.    L.  M. 

1  HP  HERE  is  a  God— all  nature  speaks, 

A      Through  earth,  and  air,  and  sea,  and  skies; 
See.  from  the  clouds  his  glory  breaks, 

When  earliest  beams  of  morning  rise. 
*         3 


26  EXISTENCE   OF  GOD. 

2  The  rising  sun,  serenely  bright, 

Throughout  the  world's  extended  frame, 
Inscribes  in  characters  of  light, 

His  mighty  Maker's  glonous  name. 

3  Ye  curious  minds,  who  roam  abroad, 

And  trace  creation's  wonders  o'er, 

Confess  the  footsteps  of  your  God; — 

Bow  down  before  him — and  adore. 


HYMN  3.    6  8  s. 

1  rpHY  glory,  Lord,  the  heavens  declare, 

X      The  firmament  displays  thy  skill; 
The  changing  clouds,  the  viewless  air, 

Tempest  and  calm,  thy  word  fulfil; 
Day  unto  day  doth  utter  speech, 
And  night  to  night  thy  knowledge  teach. 

2  Though  voice  nor  «ound  inform  the  ear, 

Well  known  the  language  of  their  song, 
When  one  by  one  the  stars  appear, 

Led  by  the  silent  moon  along, 
Till  round  the  earth,  from  all  the  sky, 
Thy  beauty  beams  on  eveiy  eye. 

S  Waked  by  thy  touch,  the  morning  sun 

Comes  like  a  bridegroom  from  his  bower, 
And,  like  a  giant,  glad  to  run 

His  bright  career  with  speed  and  power; 
Thy  flaming  messenger,  to  dart 
Lite  through  the  depth  of  nature's  heart. 

4  While  these  transporting  visions  shine 
Along  the  path  of  Providence, 
Glory  eternal,  joy  divine, 

Thy  word  reveals,  transcending  sense; 
My  soul  thy  goodness  longs  to  see, 
Thy  love  to  man,  thy  love  to  me. 


UNITY   OF   GOD.  27 

II.  CHARACTER  OF  GOD. 


UNITY    OF    GOD. 

HYMN  4.    L.  M. 

1  "XT THEN  God — neglected  or  denied — 

VV      From  ancient  tribes  withdrew  his  grace, 
How  soon  the  erring  myriads  strove, 
With  phantom  forms  to  fill  his  place! 

2  On  every  hill,  by  every  stream, 

All  homes  within,  all  waysides  near; 
The  hallowed  idols  senseless  stood, 

The  helpless  suppliants  bowed  with  fear. 

3  With  gods  for  every  foot  of  land, 

And  every  pause  of  passing  time, 
In  life,  no  soothing  peace  they  found, 
In  death,  no  heavenly  hope,  sublime. 

4  O  Thou,  the  true  and  living  God! 

Maker  of  all  above — below; 
Eternal — self-existent  One! 

How  blest  are  we  Thy  name  to  know! 

5  One  God — enlightened  faith  adores; 

One  God— harmonious  nature  cries; 
One  God — our  common  Sire  and  Lord, 
The  brotherhood  of  mind  replies. 

6  To  Thee — Supreme! — to  thee  alone, 

Be  hymns  of  highest  glory  sung; 
The  source  of  joy  to  every  heart, 

The  theme  of  praise  to  every  tongue. 

HYMN  5.     L.  M. 
1  "INTERNAL  God,  almighty  cause 

JLLA     Of  earth,  and  seas,  and  worlds  unknown; 
All  things  are  subject  to  thy  laws; 
All  things  depend  on  thee  alone. 


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2  Thy  glorious  being  singly  stands, 

Of  all  within  itself  possest; 
By  none  controlled  in  thy  commands, 
And  in  thyself  completely  blest. 

3  To  thee  alone  ourselves  we  owe; 

Let  heaven  and  earth  due  homage  pay; 
All  other  gods  we  disavow, 

Deny  their  claims,  renounce  their  sway. 

4  In  thee,  O  Lord,  our  hope  shall  rest, 

Fountain  of  peace  and  joy  and  love! 
Thy  favour  only  makes  us  blest; 

Without  thee  all  would  nothing  prove. 

5  Worship  to  thee  alone  belongs; 

Worship  to  thee  alone  we  give; 
Thine  be  our  hearts  and  thine  our  songs, 
And  to  thy  glory  let  us  live. 

6  Spread  thy  great  name  through  heathen  lands; 

Their  idol  deities  dethrone; 
Subdue  the  world  to  thy  commands, 
And  reign,  as  thou  art,  God  alone. 


GENERAL    ATTRIBUTES. 

HYMN  6.    7  &  6. 

1  i^l  LOEJOUS  God,  accept  a  heart 
VJF  That  pants  to  sing  thy  praise; 
Thou  without  beginning  art, 

And  without  end  of  days: 
Thou,  a  spirit  invisible, 

Dost  to'none  thy  fullness  show; 
None  thy  majesty  can  tell, 

Or  all  thy  Godhead  know. 

2  All  thine  attributes  we  own, 

All  wisdom,  power,  and  might: 
Happy  in  thyself  alone, 
In  goodness  infinite; 


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Thou  thy  goodness  hast  displayed, 

On  thine  every  work  imprest; 
Lov'st  whate'er  thy  hands  have  made, 

But  man  thou  lov'st  the  best. 

3  Willing  thou  that  all  should  know 

Thy  saving  truth  and  live; 
Dost  to  each,  or  bliss  or  wo, 

With  strictest  justice  give: 
Thou  with  perfect  righteousness 

Renderest  every  man  his  due; 
Faithful  in  thy  promises, 

And  in  thy  threat'nings  too. 

4  Thou  art  mercifid  to  all 

Who  truly  turn  to  thee! 
Hear  me  then  for  pardon  call, 

And  show  thy  grace  to  me! 
Me,  through  mercy  reconciled, 

Me,  for  Jesus'  sake  forgiven; 
Me  receive,  thy  favoured  child, 

To  sing  thy  praise  in  heaven. 

HYMN  7.    7  &  6.  &  1  S. 

1  rpHOU,  the  great,  eternal  God, 

JL    Art  high  above  our  thought! 
Worthy  to  be  feared,  adored 

By  all  thy  hands  have  wrought; 
None  can  with  thyself  compare, 

Thy  glory  fills  both  earth  and  sky: 
We,  and  all  thy  creatures,  are 

As  nothing  in  thine  eye. 

2  Of  thy  great  unbounded  power, 

To  thee  the  praise  we  give: 
Infinitely  great,  and  more 

Than  heart  can  e'er  conceive: 
When  thou  wilt  to  work  proceed, 

Thy  purpose  firm  can  none  withstand. 
Frustrate  thy  determin'd  deed, 

Or  stay  the  Almighty  Hand. 


30  GENERAL   ATTRIBUTES. 

3  Thou,  O  God,  art  wise  alone; 

Thy  counsel  doth  excel; 
Wonderful  thy  work  we  own, 

Thy  ways  unsearchable; 
Who  can  sound  the  mystery, 

Thy  judgnfents'  deep  abyss  explain: 
Thine,  whose  eyes  in  darkness  see, 

And  search  the  heart  of  nian. 

HYMN  3.    CM. 

1  T  SING  th'  almighty  power  of  God, 
X  That  made  the  mountains  rise, 
That  spread  the  flowing  seas  abroad, 

And  built  the  lofty  skies. 

2  I  sing  the  wisdom  that  ordained 

The  sun  to  rule  the  day; 
The  moon  shines  full  at  his  command, 
And  all  the  stars  obey. 

3  I  sing  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 

That  filled  the  earth  with  food; 
He  formed  the  creatures,  with  his  word, 
And  then  pronounced  them  good. 

4  Lord,  how  thy  wonders  are  displayed, 

Where'er  I  turn  mine  eye! 
If  I  survey  the  ground  I  tread, 
Or  gaze  upon  the  sky! 

5  There's  not  a  plant  or  flower  below, 

But  makes  thy  glories  known; 
And  clouds  arise,  and  tempests  blow, 
By  order  from  thy  throne. 

6  Creatures  (as  numerous  as  they  be) 

Are  subject  to  thy  care; 
There's  not  a  plape  where  we  can  flee 
But  God  is  present  there. 


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HYMN  9.    CM. 

1  TjlATHER,  how  wide  thy  calory  shines! 
J?     How  high  thy  wonders  rise! 
Known  through  the  earth  by  thousand  signs 

By  thousands  through  the  skies. 

2  Those  mighty  orbs  proclaim  thy  power: 

Their  motions  speak  thy  skill: 
And  on  the  wings  of  every  hour 
Wc  read  thy  patience  still. 

3  Part  of  thy  name  divinely  stands, 

On  all  thy  creatures  writ, 
They  show  the  labour  of  thy  hands, 
Or  impress  of  thy  feet. 

4  But  when  we  view  thy  strange  desiga 

To  save  rebellious  worms, 
Where  vengeance  and  compass-ion  join 
In  their  divir.est  forms: 

5  Here  the  whole  Deity  is  known, 

Nor  dares  a  creature  guess 
Which  of  the  glories  brightest  shone, 
The  justice  or  the  grace. 

6  Now  the  full  glories  of  the  Lamb 

Adorn  the  heavenly  plains: 
Bright  seraphs  learn  Immanuei's  name, 
And  try  their  choicest  strains. 

7  O  may  I  bear  some  humble  part, 

In  that  immortal  song! 
Wonder  and  joy  shall  tune  my  heart, 
And  love  command  my  tongue. 

HYMN  10.    C.  M. 
1  "DLEST  be  our  everlasting  Lord, 
JD  Our  Father,  God,  and  King! 
Thy  sovereign  goodness  we  record, 
Thy  glorious  power  we  sing. 


32  GENERAL   ATTRIBUTES. 

2  By  thee  the  victory  is  given: 

The  majesty  divine, 
And  strength  and  might,  and  earth  and  heaven, 
And  all  therein  is  thine. 

3  The  kingdom,  Lord,  is  thine  alone, 

Who  dost  thy  right  maintain; 
And  high  on  thy  eternal  throne, 
O'er  men  and  angels  reign. 
• 

4  Riches,  as  seemeth  good  to  thee, 

Thou  dost,  and  honour,  give: 
And  kings  their  power  and  dignity 
Out  of  thy  h  and  receive . 

5  Thou  hast  on  us  the  grace  bestowed, 

Thy  greatness  to  proclaim; 
And  therefore  now  we  thank  our  God, 
And  praise  thy  glorious  name. 

6  Thy  glorious  name,  and  nature's  powers, 

Thou  dost  to  us  make  known; 
And  all  the  Deity  is  ours, 
Through  thy  incarnate  Son. 

HYMN  11.  L.  M. 

1  TTIGH  in  the  heavens,  eternal  God, 
XX  Thy  goodness  in  full  glory  shines; 
Thy  truth  shall  break  through  every  cloud 

That  veils  thy  just  and  wise  designs. 

2  Forever  firm  thy  justice  stands, 

As  mountains  their  foundations  keep; 
Wise  are  the  wonders  of  thy  hands, 
Thy  judgments  are  a  mighty  deep. 

3  O  God,  how  excellent  thy  grace!  • 

Whence  all  our  hope,  our  comfort  springs; 
The  sons  of  Adam,  in  distress, 
Fly  to  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 


GENERAL   ATTRIBUTES.  33 

4  From  the  provisions  of  thy  house, 

We  shall  be  fed  with  sweet  repast; 
There  mercy,  like  a  river,  flows, 
And  brings  salvation  to  our  taste. 

5  Life,  like  a  fountain,  rich  and  free, 

Springs  from  the  presence  of  my  Lord; 
And  in  thy  light  our  souls  shall  see 
The  glories  promised  in  thy  word. 

HYMN  12.     L.  M. 

FIRST    PART. 

1   f^  GOD,  thou  bottomless  abyss! 
\J  Thee  to  perfection  who  can  know? 
O  height  immense!  what  words  suffice, 
Thy  countless  attributes  to  show? 

S  Unfathomable  depths  thou  art! 

O  plunge  me  in  thy  mercy's  sea! 
Void  of  true  wisdom  is  my  heart; 
With  love  embrace  and  cover  me! 

3  While  thee,  all  infinite,  I  set 

By  faith,  before  my  ravished  eye; 
My  weakness  bends  beneath  the  weight, 
O'erpowered  I  sink,  I  faint,  I  die. 

4  Eternity  thy  fountain  was, 

Which,  like  thee,  no  beginning  knew; 
Thou  wast,  ere  time  began  its  race, 

Ere  glowed  with  stars  the  ethereal  blue. 

5  Greatness  unspeakable  is  thine, 

Greatness,  whose  undiminished  ray, 
When  short-lived  worlds  are  lost,  shall  shine, 
When  earth  and  heaven  are  fled  away. 

C  Unchangeable,  all- perfect  Lord, 
Essential  life's  unbounded  sea; 
What  lives,  and  moves,  lives  by  thy  word; 
It  lives  and  mo#es,  and  is  from  thee! 


34  GENERAL   ATTRIBUTES. 

SECOND   PART. 

1  rf^HY  parent  hand,  thy  forming  skill, 

_L    Firm  fix'd  this  universal  chain:  * 
Else  empty,  barren  darkness  still, 
Had  held  his  unmolested  reign. 

2  Whate'er  in  earth,  or  sea,  or  sky, 

Or  shuns,  or  meets  the  wand'ring  thought, 
Escapes  or  strikes  the  searching  eye, 
By  thee  was  to  perfection  brought! 

3  High  is  thy  power  above  all  height, 

Whate'r  thy  will  decrees  is  done; 
Thy  wisdom,  equal  to  thy  might, 
Only  to  thee,  O  God,  is  known! 

4  Heaven's  glory  is  thy  awful  throne, 

Yet  earth  partakes  thy  gracious  sway: 
Vain  man!  thy  wisdom  folly  own, 
Lost  is  thy  reason's  feeble  ray. 

5  What  our  dim  eye  could  never  see, 

Is  plain  and  naked  to  thy  sight; 
What  thickest  darkness  veils,  to  thee 
Shines  clearly  as  the  morning  light. 

6  In  light  thou  dwell'st;  light,  that  no  shade, 

No  variation  ever  knew; 
Heaven,  earth,  and  hell,  stand  all  display'd, 
And  open  to  thy  piercing  view. 

THIRD   PART. 

1  rpHOU,  true  and  only  God,  lead'st  forth" 

_L    Th'  immortal  armies  of  the  sky: 
Thou  Iaugh'st  to  scorn  the  gods  of  earth, 
Thou  thunderest,  and  amazed  they  fly. 

2  With  downcast  eye  the  angelic  choir 

Appear  before  thy  awful  face; 
Trembling,  they  strike  the  golden  lyre, 
And  thro'  heaven's  vault fesound  thy  praise. 


GENERAL   ATTRIBUTES.  6i 

3  la  earth,  in  heaven,  in  all  thou  art: 

The  conscious  creature  feels  thy  nod, 
Thy  forming  hand  on  every  part 
Impressed  the  image  of  its  God. 

4  Thine,  Lord,  is  wisdom,  thine  alone! 

Justice  and  truth  before  thee  stand: 
Yet  nearer  to  thy  sacred  throne 
Mercy  withholds  thy  lifted  hand. 

5  Each  evening  shows  thy  tender  love, 

Each  rising  morn  thy  plenteous  grace: 
Thy  wakened  wrath  does  slowly  move, 
Thy  willing  mercy  flies  apace! 

6  To  thy  benign,  indulgent  care, 

Father,  this  light,  this  breath  we  owe, 
And  all  we  have,  and  all  we  are, 

From  thee,  great  Source  of  being,  flow. 

FOURTH    PART. 

1  X)ARENT  of  Good!  thy  bounteous  hand 
X     Incessant  blessings  now  distils; 

And  all  in  air,  or  sea,  or  land, 

With  plenteous  food  and  gladness  fills. 

2  All  things  in  thee  live,  move,  and  are, 

Thy  power  infused  doth  all  sustain; 
Even  those  thy  daily  favours  share, 
Who  thankless  spurn  thy  easy  reign. 

3  Thy  sun  thou  bidst  his  genial  ray 

Alike  on  all  impartial  pour; 
On  all  who  hate  or  bless  thy  sway, 

Thou  bidst  descend  the  fruitful  shower. 

4  Yet,  while  at  length,  who  scorned  thy  might, 

Shall  feel  thee  a  consuming  fire: 
How  sweet  the  joys,  the  crown  how  bright, 
Of  those  who  to  thy  love  aspire! 


36  SPECIAL   ATTRIBUTES. 

5  All  creatures  praise  the  eternal  Name! 

Ye  hosts  that  to  his  court  belong, 
Cherubic  choirs,  seraphic  flames, 
Awake  the  everlasting  song! 

6  Thrice  holy!  thine  the  kingdom  is, 

The  power  omnipotent  is  thine; 
And  when  created  nature  dies, 
Thy  never-ceasing  glories  shine. 


SPECIAL     ATTRIBUTES. 


ETERNITY. 

HYMN  13.     C.  M. 

1(1  RE  AT  God!  how  infinite  art  thou! 

VJ  What  worthless  worms  are  we! 

Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow, 

And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 

2  Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood, 

Ere  seas  or  stars  were  made; 
Thou  art  the  ever  living  God, 
Were  all  the  nations  dead. 

3  Eternity,  with  all  its  years. 

Stands  present  in  thy  view; 
To  thee,  there's  nothing  old  appears; 
To  thee,  there's  nothing  new. 

4  Our  lives  through  various  scenes  are  drawn, 

And  vexed  with  trifling  cares, 
While  thine  eternal  thought  moves  on, 
Thine  undisturbed  affairs. 

6  Great  God!  how  infinite  art  thou! 
What  worthless  worms  are  we! 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow, 
And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 


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HYMN  14.    C.  M. 

1  f\  GOD!  our  help  in  ages  past, 
\J  Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast, 

And  our  eternal  home: 

2  Under  the  shadow  of  thy  throne, 

Still  may  we  dwell  secure; 
Sufficient  is  thine  arm  alone, 
And  our  de fence  is  sure. 

3  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood, 

Or  earth  received  her  frame, 
From  everlasting  thou  art  God, 
To  endless  years  the  same. 

4  A  thousand  ages  in  thy  sight, 

Are  like  an  evening  gone; 
Short  as  the  watch  that  ends  the  night, 
Before  the  rising  sun. 

5  The  busy  tribes  of  flesh  and  blood, 

With  all  their  cares  and  fears, 
Are  carried  downward  by  the  flood, 
And  lost  in  following  years. 

6  Time,  like  an  ever-rolling  stream, 

Bears  all  its  sons  away; 
They  fly,  forgotten,  as  a  dream 
Dies  at  the  opening  day. 

7  O  God!  our  help  in  ages  past, 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come; 
Be  thou  our  guide  while  life  shall  last, 
And  our  perpetual  home! 

HYMN  15.    C.  M. 
1  rpHOU  didst,  O  mighty  God,  exist 
_L    Ere  time  began  its  race — 
Before  the  ample  elements. 
Filled  up  the  void  of  space. 


38  SPECIAL  ATTBIBUTES. 

2  Before  the  pond'rous  earthly  globe; 

In  fluid  air  was  stayed — 
Before  the  ocean's  mighty  springs 
Their  liquid  stores   displayed. 

3  Ere  thro'  the   gloom  of  ancient  night 

The  streaks  of  light  appeared, 
Before  the  high  celestial  arch 
Or  starry  poles  were  reared. 

4  Ere  men  adored,  or  angels  knew, 

Or  praised  thy  wondrous  name, 
Thy  bliss, — O  sacred  spring  of  life! 
And  glory  were  the  same. 

5  And  when  the  pillars  of  the  world, 

With  sudden  ruin  break, 
And  all  this  vast  and  goodly  frame 
Sinks  in  the  mighty  wreck. 

6  When  from  her  orb  the  moon  shall  start, 

The  astonished  sun  roll  back: 
While  all  the  trembling  starry  lamps 
Their  ancient  course  forsake: 

7  For  ever  permanent  and  fixt, 

From  agitation  free — 
Unchanged  in  everlasting  years, 
Shall  thy  existence  be. 


INDEPENDENCY. 

HYMN  16.     L.  M. 

1  TTTHAT  is  our  God,  or  what  his  name, 

VV     Nor  men  can  learn,  nor  angels  teach. 
He  dwells  concealed  in  radiant  flame, 

Where  neither  eyes,  nor  thoughts  can  reachv 

2  The  spacious  worlds  of  heavenly  light, 

Compared  with  him,  how  short  they  fall! 
They  are  too  dark,  and  he  too  bright; 
Nothing  are  they,  and  God  is  all. 


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3  He  spoke  the  wondrous  word,  and  lo! 

Creation  rose  at  his  command; 
Whirlwinds  and  seas  their  limits  know, 
Bound  in  the,  hollow  of  his  hand. 

4  There  rests  the  earth,  there  roll  the  spheres, 

There  nature  leans  and  feels  her  prop; 
But  his  own  self-sutficience  bears 
The  weight  of  his  own  glories  up. 

5  The  tide  of  creatures  ebbs  and  flows, 

Measuring  their  changes  by  the  moon: 
No  ebb  his  sea  of  glory  knows; 
His  age  is  one  eternal  noon. 

6  Then  fly,  my  song,  an  endless  round, 

The  lofty  tune  let  angels  raise: 
All  nature  dwell  upon  the  sound; 
But  we  can  ne'er  fulfil  the  praise. 

HYMN  17.    L.  M. 

1  /^i  OD  is  a  name  my  soul  adores, 

VT  Th'  Almighty  Three;  th'Eternal  One! 
Nature  and  grace,  with  all  their  powers, 
-  Confess  the  Infinite  unknown. 

2  Thy  voice  produced  the  seas  and  spheres, 

Bade  the  waves  roar  and  planets  shine: 
But  nothing  like  Thyself  appears 
Through  ail  these  spacious  works  of  thine 

3  Still  restless  nature  dies  and  grows; 

From  change  to  change  the  creatures  run: 
Thy  being  no  succession  knows, 
And  all  thy  vast  designs  are  one. 

4  A  glance  of  thine  runs  through  the  globe, 

Rules  the  bright  worlds,  and  moves  their  frame; 
Of  light  thou  form'st  thy  dazzling  robe, 
Thy  ministers  are  living  flame, 


40  SPECIAL   ATTRIBUTES. 

5  How  shall  polluted  mortals  dare 

To  sing  thy  glory  or  thy  grace? 
Beneath  thy  feet  we  lie  afar, 
And  see  but  shadows  of  thy  face! 

6  Who  can  behold  the  blazing  light? 

Who  can  approach  consuming  flame? 
None  but  thy  Wisdom  knows  thy  might, 
None  but  thy  Word  can  speak  thy  name. 


I3I3IUTABILITY. 

HYMN  18.    CM. 

1  rpHROUGH  endless  years  thou  art  the  same, 

A    O  thou  eternal  God! 
Ages  to  come  shall  know  thy  name, 
•And  tell  thy  works  abroad. 

2  The  strong  foundations  of  the  earth 

Of  old  by  thee  were  laid; 
By  thee  the  beauteous  arch  of  heaven 
With  matchless  skill  was  made. 

3  Soon  shall  this  goodly  frame  of  things, 

Formed  by  thy  powerful  hand, 
Be,  like  a  vesture,  laid  aside, 
And  changed  at  thy  command. 

4  But  thy  perfections  all  divine, 

Eternal  as  thy  days, 
Through  everlasting  ages  shine, 
With  undiminished  rays. 

HYMN  19.     L.  M. 

1     A  LL-POWERFUL,  self-existent  God, 
_TjL  Who  all  creation  dost  sustain, 
Thou  wast,  and  art,  and  art  to  come; 
And  everlasting  is  thy  reign. 


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2  Fixed  and  eternal  as  thy  days, 

Each  glorious  attribute  divine, 
Thro'  ages  infinite,  shall  still 
With  undiminished  lustre  shine. 

3  Fountain  of  being!  source  of  good! 

Immutable  dost  thou  remain; 
Nor  can  the  shadow  of  a  change 
Obscure  the  glories  of  thy  reign. 

4  Nature  her  order  shall  reverse, 

Revolving  seasons  cease  their  round; 

Nor  spring  appeal'  with  blooming  pride, 

Nor  autumn  be  with  plenty  crowned; 

5  Yon  shining  orbs  forget  their  course, 

The  sun  his  destined  path  forsake; 
And  burning  desolation  mar!:. 

Amid  the  world  his  wand'ring  track; 

6  Earth  may  with  all  her  pow'rs  dissolve, 

If  such  the  great  Creator's  will: 
But  thou  forever  art  the  same; 
'I  am'  is  thy  memorial  still. 

HYMN  20.    L.  M. 

1  f^i  REAT  Former  of  this  various  frame, 
hJ  Out  souls  adore  thine  awful  name; 
And  bow  and  tremble  while  they  praise 
The  Ancient  of  eternal  days. 

2  Thou,  Lord,  with  unsurprised  survey 
Saw'st  nature  rising  yesterday; 
And  as  to-morrow,  shall  thine  eye 
See  earth  and  stars  in  ruin  lie. 

3  Beyond  an  angel's  vision  bright, 
Thou  dwell'sf  in  self-existent  light; 
Which  shines,  with  undiminished  ray, 
While  suns  and  worlds  in  smoke  decay. 

4 


42  SPECIAL   ATTRIBUTES. 

4  Our  days  a  transient  period  run, 
And  change  with  every  circling  sun; 
And  in  the  firmest  state  we  beast, 

A  moth  can  crush  us  into  dust. 

5  But  let  the  creatures  fall  around; 
Let  death  consign  us  to  the  ground; 
Let  the  last  general  flame  arise. 
And  melt  the  arches  of  the  slues; 

6  Calm  as  the  summer's  ocean,  we 
Can  all  the  wreck  of  nature  see. 
While  grace  secures  us  an  abode, 
Unshaken  as  the  throne  of  God . 


SPIRITUALITY. 

HYMN  21.     C.  M. 

1  /^i  OD  is  a  spirit,  just  and  wise; 
vJT  He  sees  our  inmost  mind; 

In  vain  to  heav'n  we  raise  our  cries, 
And  leave  our  souls  behind. 

2  Nothing  but  truth  before  his  throne 

With  honour  can  appear: 
The  painted  hypocrites  are  known, 
Through  the  disguise  they  wear. 

4  Their  lifted  eyes  salute  the  skies, 
Their  bended  knees  the  ground; 
But  God  abhors  the  sacrifice, 
Where  not  the  heart  is  found. 

4  Lord,  search  my  thoughts,  and  try  my  way*, 
And  make  my  soul  sincere; 
Then  shall  1  stand  before  thy  face.. 
And  find  acceptance  there. 


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HYMN  22.     L.  M. 

1  nnHOU  art,  O  God!  a  Spirit  pure, 

X    Invisible  to  mortal  eyes; 
Th'  immortal,  and  th'  eternal  King, 
The  great,  the  good,  the  only  wise. 

2  Whilst  nature  changes,  and  her  works 

Corrupt,  decay,  dissolve,  and  die, 
Thy  essence  pure  no  change  shall  see, 
Secure  of  immortality. 

3  Thou  great  Invisible!  what  hand 

Can  draw  thy  image  spotless  fair? 
To  what  in  heaven,  to  what  on  earth, 
Can  men  th'  immortal  King  compare! 

4  Let  stupid  heathens  frame  their  gods 

Of  gold  and  silver,  wood  and  stone: 
Our's  is  the  God  that  made  the  heavens; 
Jehovah  he,  and  God  alone. 

5  My  soul,  thy  purest  homage  pay, 

In  truth  and  spirit  him  adore; 
More  shall  this  please  than  sacrifice, 
Than  outward  forms  delight  him  more. 


OMNIPRESENCE. 

HYMN  23.    C.  M. 


1  /^1 REAT  God,  thy  penetrating  eye 
vJ  Pervades  my  inmost  powers; 
With  awe  profound  my  wondering  soul 

Falls  prostrate  and  adores. 

2  To  be  encompassed  round  with  God, 

The  holy  and  the  just; 
Armed  with  omnipotence  to  save, 
Or  crumble  me  to  dust — 


44  SPECIAL   ATTRIBUTES. 

3  Oh,  how  tremendous  is  the  thought! 

Deep  may  it  be  impressed! 

And  may  thy  Spirit  iirmly  grave 

This  truth  within  my  breast! 

4  Begirt  with  thee,  my  fearless  soul 

The  gloomy  vale  shall  tread; 
And  thou  wilt  bind  th'  immortal  crown 
Of  glory  on  my  head. 

HYMN  24.     C.  M. 

1  rpHE  Lord  our  God  is  Lord  of  all, 

JL    His  station  who  can  find? 
I  hear  him  in  the  waterfall! 
I  hear  him  in  the  wind! 

2  If  in  the  gloom  of  night  I  shroud, 

His  face  I  cannot  fly; 
I  see  him  in  the  evening  cloud, 
And  in  the  morning  sky. 

3  He  lives,  he  reigns,  in  every  land, 

From  winter's  polar  snows, 
To  where  across  the  burning  sand, 
The  blasting  meteor  glows. 

4  He  smiles,  we  live, — he  frowns,  we  die — 

We  hang  upon  his  word: 
He  rears  his  red  right  arm  on  high, 
And  ruin  bears  his  sword. 

5  He  bids  his  blast  the  fields  deform — 

Then,  when  his  thunders  cease, 
Sits  as  the  ruler  of  the  storm, 
And  smiles  the  winds  to  peace. 

HYMN  25.    L.  M. 

1  /^OULD  I  so  false,  so  faithless  prove, 
V^  To  quit  thy  service  and  thy  love, 

■    Where,  Lord,  could  I  thy  presence  shun, 
Or  from  thy  dreadful  glory  run? 


SPECIAL   ATTRIBUTES.  45 

2  If  up  to  heaven  I  take  my  flight, 

'Tis  there  thou  dwell'st  enthroned  in  light; 
Or  plunge  to  hell,  there  justice  reigns, 
And  Satan  groans  beneath  thy  chains. 

3  If,  speedy  as  the  morning  ray, 
I  fly  beyond  the  western  sea; 

Thy  swifter  hand  would  first  arrive, 
And  there  arrest  thy  fugitive. 

4  Or  should  I  try  to  shun  thy  sight 
Beneath  the  spreading  veil  of  night; 
One  glance  of  thine,  one  piercing  ray, 
Would  kindle  darkness  into  day. 

6  The  veil  of  night  is  no  disguise, 

No  screen  from  thy  all- searching  eyes; 
Thy  hand  can  seize  thy  foes  as  soon 
Through  midnight  shades  as  blazing  noon. 

6  Oh  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast, 
Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest; 
Nor  let  my  weaker  passions  dare, 
Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there. 


OMNISCIENCE. 

HYMN  26.     C.  M. 

1  T  ORD  all  I  am  is  known  to  thee; 
JLj  In  vain  my  soul  would  try 

To  shun  thy  presence,  or  to  flee 
The  notice  of  thine  eye. 

2  Thy  all- surrounding  sight  surveys 

My  rising  and  my  rest, 
My  public  walks,  my  private  ways, 
The  secrets  of  my  breast. 

3  My  thoughts  lie  open  to  thee,  Lord, 

Before  they're  formed  within; 
And  ere  my  lips  pronounce  the  word, 
Thou  know'st  the  sense  I  mean. 


46  SPECIAL   ATTRIBUTES. 

4  O  wondrous   knowledge!  deep  and  high! 

Where  can  a  creature  hide? 
Within  thy  circling  arms  I  lie, 
Beset  on  every  side. 

5  So  let  thy  grace  surround  me  still, 

And  like  a  bulwark  prove. 
To  guard  my  soul  from  every  ill, 
Secured  by  sov'reign  love. 

HYMN  27.     C.  M. 

1  rpHE  eye  of  God  is  every  where 

X    To  watch  the  sinner's  ways, 
He  sees  who  join  in  humble  prayer, 
And  who  in  solemn  praise. 

2  One  glance  of  thine,  eternal  Lord, 

Can  pierce  and  search  us  through; 
Nor  heaven,  nor  earth,  nor  hell  afford 
A  shelter  from  thy  view! 

3  The  universe,  in  every  part, 

At  once  before  fhee  lies; 
And  every  thought  of  every  heart 
Is  open  to  thine  eyes. 

4  Prepare  us,  Lord,  to  pray  and  praise 

With  fervent,  holy  love; 
And  fit  us  by  thy  word  of  grace 
To  worship  thee  above. 

HYMN  28.     L.  M. 

1  X  ORD,  thou  hast  searched  and  seen  me  thro' 

I  A  Thine  eye  commands  with  piercing  view, 
My  rising  and  my  resting  hours, 
My  heart  and  flesh,  with  all  their  powers. 

2  My  thoughts,  before  they  are  my  own, 
Are  to  my  God  distinctly  known: 

He  knows  the  words  I  mean  to  speak, 
Ere  from  my  opening  lips  they  break. 


SPECIAL   ATTRIBUTES.  47 

3  Within  thy  circling  power  I  stand, 
On  every  side  I  iind  thy  hand: 
Awake — asleep — at  home — abroad, 
I  am  surrounded  still  with  God. 

4  Amazing  knowledge! — vast  and  great! 
What  large  extent! — what  lofty  height! 
My  .soul,  with  all  the  powers  I  boast, 

Is  in  the  boundless  prospect  lost. 

5  O  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast, 
Where'er  I  rove — where'er  I  rest, 

Nor  let  my  weaker  passions  dare 
Consent  to  sin — for  Gcd  is  there. 


COIXTFOTEXCE. 

HYMN  29.     C.  M. 

1  rpHE  Lord  our  God  is  clothed  with  might, 
J.     The  winds  obey  his  will; 
He  speaks— and  in  his  heavenly  height, 
The  rolling  .sun  stands  still. 

•2  Rebel,  ye  waves — and  o'er  the  land, 

With  threatening  aspect  roar! 

The  Lord  uplifts  his  awful  hand, 

And  chains  you  to  the  shore. 

3  Howl,  winds  of  night!  your  force  combine! 

Without  his  high  behest, 
Ye  shall  not,  in  the  mountain  pine, 
Disturb  the  sparrow's  nest. 

4  His  voice  sublime  is  heard  afar, 

In  distant  peals  it  dies; 
He  yokes  the  whirlwinds  to  his  car, 
And  sweeps  the  howling  skies. 

5  Ye  nations,  bend — in  reverence  bend; 

Ye  monarchs,  wait  his  nod, 
And  bid  the  choral  song  ascend 
To  celebrate  our  God. 


4S  SPECIAL  ATTRIBUTES. 

HYMN  30.    C.  M. 

1  5npWAS  God  who  harlcd  the  rolling  sphere*, 

-L    And  stretched  the  boundless  skies; 
Who  formed  the  plan  of  endless  years, 
And  hade  the  ages  rise. 

2  From  everlasting  is  his  might, 

Immense  and  unconfined: 
He  pierces  through  the  realms  of  light. 
And  rides  upon  the  wind. 

3  He  darts  along1  the  burning  skies;    ■ 

Loud  thunders  round  him  roar: 

All  heaven  attends  him,  as  he  flies; 

All  hell  proclaims  ids  power. 

4  He  scatters  nations  with  his  breath; 

The  scattered  nations  fly- 
Blue  pestilence  and  wasting  death, 
Confess  the  Gcdhead  i 

5  Ye  worlds,  with  every  living  thing, 

Fulfil  his  high  command: 
Mortals,  pay  homage  to  your  king, 
And  own  his  ruling  hand. 

HYMN  31.     L.  M. 

1  fTi  I  YE  to  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of  fame, 
vJT  Give  to  the  Lord  renown  and  power: 
Ascribe  due  honours  to  his  name, 

And  his  eternal  might  adore. 

2  The  Lord  proclaims  bis  power  aloud, 

O'er  the  vast  cc?an  and  the  land; 
His  voice  divides  the  watery  cloud, 
And  lightnings  blaze  at  his  command. 

3  He  speaks,  and  howling  tempests  rise, 

And  lay  the  forests  bare  around; 
The  fiercest  beasts,  with  piteous  cries, 
Confess  the  terror  of  the  sound. 


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4  His  thunders  rend  the  vaulted  skies, 

And  palaces  and  temples  shake; 
The  mountains  tremble  at  the  noise. 
The  valleys  roar,  the  deserts  quake. 

5  The  Lord  sits  sovereign  o'er  the  flood; 

The  Thunderer  reigns  forever  King; 
But  makes  his  church  his  blest  abode, 
Where  we  his  awful  glories  sing. 

6  We  see  no  terrors  in  his  name, 

But  in  our  God  a  Father  find; 
The  voice,  that  shakes  all  nature's  frame, 
Speaks  comfort  to  the  pious  mind. 


HYMN  32.     C.  M. 

1  T^  TERNAL  Wisdom!  Thee  we  praise, 

Vj  Thee  the  creation  sings: 
With  thy  leved  name,  recks,  hills,  and  seas, 
And  heaven's  high  palace  rings. 

2  Thy  hand,  how  wide  it  spreads  the  sky, 

How  glorious  to  behold! 
Tinged  with  a  blue  of  heavenly  dye, 
And  starred  with  sparkling  gold. 

3  There  thou  hast  bid  the  globes  of  light 

Their  endless  circuits  run: 
There  the  pale  planet  rules  the  night: 
The  day  obeys  the  sun. 

4  If  down  I  turn  my  wondering  eyes 

On  clouds  and  storms  below; 

Those  under  regions  of  the  skies 

Thy  numerous  glories  show. 

5  The  noisy  winds  stand  ready  there, 

Thy  orders  to  obey: 
With  sounding  wings  they  sweep  the  air. 
To  make  thy  chariot  way. 


50  SPECIAL   ATTRIBUTES. 

6  There,  like  a  trumpet  loud  and  strong 

Thy  thunder  shakes  our  coast; 
While  the  red  lightnings  wave  along, 
The  banners  of  thy  host. 

7  On  the  thin  air,  without  a  prop, 

Hang  fruitful  showers  around; 
At  thy  command  they  sink  and  drop 
Their  fatness  on  the  ground. 

8  Lo!  here  thy  wondrous  skill  arrays 

The  earth  in  cheerful  green; 

A  thousand  herbs  thy  art  displays, 

A  thousand  flowers  between. 

9  There  the  rough  mountains  of  the  deep 

Obey  thy  strong  command: 
Thy  breath  can  raise  the  billows  steep, 
Or  sink  them  to  the  sand. 

10  Thy  glories  blaze  all  nature  round, 

And  strike  the  wondering  sight, 
Through  skies,  and  SL>as,  and  solid  ground, 
With  terror  and  delight. 

11  Infinite  strength  and  equal  skill 

Shine  through  thy  works  abroad: 
Our  souls  with  vast  amazement  fill, 
And  speak  the  builder,  God! 

12  But  the  mild  glories  of  thy  grace, 

Our  softer  passions  move: 
Pity  divine  in  Jesus'  face, 
We  see,  adore,  and  love. 

HYMN  33.     L.  M. 

1  A  WAKE,  my  tongue,  thy  tribute  bring 
x\.  To  him  who  gave  thee  power  to  sing; 
Praise  him,  who  is  all  praise  above, 

The  source  of  wisdom  and  of  love. 

2  How  vast  his  knowledge!  how  profound! 

A  depth  where  all  our  Thoughts  are  drowned! 


SPECIAL  .ATTRIBUTES.  '  51 

The  stars  he  numbers— and  their  names 
He  gives  to  all  those  heavenly  flames. 

3  Through  each  bright  world  above,  behold 
Ten  thousand  thousand  charms  unfold: 
Earth,  air,  and  mighty  seas  combine, 

To  speak  his  wisdom  all  divine. 

4  But  in  redemption — oh  what  grace! 

Its  wonders — oh  what  thought  can  trace! 
Here  wisdom  shines  forever  bright — 
Praise  him,  my  soul,  with  sweet  delight. 

HYMN  34.     L.  M. 

1  TT7AIT,  O  my  soul,  thy  Maker's  will; 

VY     Tumultuous  passions,  all  be  still! 
Nor  let  a  murmuring  thought  arise; 
His  ways  are  just,  his  counsels  wise. 

2  He  in  the  thickest  darkness  dwells, 
Performs  his  work,  the  cause  conceals; 
But,  though  his  methods  are  unknown, 
Judgment  and  truth  support  his  throne. 

3  In  heaven  and  earth,  and  air,  and  seas, 
He  executes  his  firm  decrees; 

And,  by  his  saints,  it  stands  confest, 
That  what  he  does  is  ever  best. 

4  Wait  then,  my  soul,  submissive  wait 
Prostrate  before  his  awful  seat; 
And  'midst  the  terror  of  his  rod, 
Trust  in  a  wise  and  gracious  God. 


HOLINESS. 

HYMN  35.    C.  M. 

1  TTOLY  and  reverend  is  the  name, 
XI  Of  our  eternal  King; 
"Thrice  holy  Lord,"  the  angels  cry- 
"Thrice  holy,"  let  us  sing! 


52  SPECIAL   ATTRIBUTES. 

2  The  deepest  reverence  of  the  mind, 

Pay,  0  my  soul,  to  God; 
Lift,  with  thy  hands,  a  holy  heart 
To  his  sublime  abode.  I 

3  With  sacred  awe  pronounce  his  name, 

Whom  words  nor  thoughts  can  reach; 
A  contrite  heart  shall  please  him  more 
Than  noblest  forms  of  speech. 

4  Thou  holy  God!  preserve  my  soul 

From  all  pollution  free; 
The  pure  in  heart  are  thy  delight, 
And  they  thy  face  shall  see. 


HYMN  36.     L.  M. 

OLY  as  thou,  O  Lord,  is  none! 
Thy  holiness  is  all  thy  own; 
A 'drop  of  that  unbounded  sea 
Is  ours,  a  drop  derived  from  thee.' 


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2  And  when  thy  purity  we  share, 
Thy  only  glory  we  declare; 
And  humbled  into  nothing  own, 
Holy  and  pure  is  God  alone. 

3  Sole,  self- existing  God  and  Lord, 
By  all  thy  heavenly  hosts  adored; 
Let  all  en  earth  bow  down  to  thee, 
And  own  thy  peerless  majesty. 

4  Thy  power  unparalleled  confess, 
Established  on  the  Reck  of  peace; 
The  Rock  that  never  shall  remove, 
The  Rock  of  pure,  almighty  love. 


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JUSTICE. 

HYMN  37.    CM. 

1  TTTITH  eye  impartial,  heaven's  high  King 

VV     Surveys  each  human  tribe; 
No  earthly  pomp  his  eyes  can  charm, 
Nor  wealth  his  favour  bribe. 

2  The  rich  and  poor,  of  equal  clay, 

His  powerful  hand  did  frame; 

All  souls  are  his,  and  him  alike 

Their  common  Parent  claim. 

3  Ye  sons  of  men  of  high  degree, 

Your  great  Superior  own; 
Praise  him  for  all  his  gifts,  and  pay 
Your  homage  at  his  throne. 

4  Trust  in  the  Lord,  ye  humble  poor, 

And  banish  every  fear; 
The  God  you  serve  will  ne'er  forsake 
The  man  of  heart  sincere. 

HYMN  38.     L.  M. 

1  /~1  REAT  God,  my  Maker,  and  my  King, 
\JT  Of  thee  Pll  speak,  of  thee  Pll  sing; 
All  thou  hast  done,  and  all  thou  dost, 
Declare  thee  good,  proclaim  thee  just. 

2  Thy  ancient  thoughts,  and  firm  decrees, 
Thy  threatenings  and  thy  promises, 
The  joys  of  heaven,  the  pains  of  hell, 
What  angels  taste,  what  devils  feel: 

3  Thy  terrors  and  thine  acts  of  grace, 
Thy  threatening  rod  and  smiling  face, 
Thy  wounding  and  thy  healing  word, 
A  world  undone,  a  world  restored: 


54  SPECIAL  ATTRIBUTES. 

4  While  these  excite  my  fear  and  joy; 
While  these  my  tuneful  lips  employ; 
Accept,  O  Lord,  the  humble  song, 
The  tribute  of  a  trembling  tonsnie. 


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GOODNESS. 

HYMN  39.    G.  M. 

E  humble  souls,  approach  your  God, 
With  songs  of  sacred  praise, 
For  he  is  good,  immensely  good, 
And  kind  are  all  his  ways. 

2  All  nature  owns  his  guardian  care, 

In  him  we  live  and  move; 
But  nobler  benefits  declare 
The  wonders  of  his  love. 

3  He  gave  his  Son,  his  only  Son, 

To  ransom  rebel  worms; 
'Tis  here  he  makes  his  goodness  known 
In  its  diviner  forms. 

4  To  this  dear  refuge,  Lord,  we  come, 

'Tis  here  our  hope  relies; 
A  safe  defence,  a  peaceful  home, 
When  storms  of  trouble  rise. 

5  Thine  eye  beholds  with  kind  regard, 

The  souls  who  trust  in  thee; 
Their  humble  hope  thou  wilt  reward 
With  bliss  divinely  free. 

6  Great  God!  to  thy  Almighty  love, 

What  honours  shall  we  raise? 
Not  all  the  raptured  songs  above, 
Can  render  equal  praise. 

HYMN  40.     L.  M. 
1   TNDULGENT  Lord,  thy  goodness  reigns 
A  Through  all  the  wide,  celestial  plains; 
And  thence  its  streams  redundant  flow. 
And  cheer  the  abodes  of  men  below. 


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2  Through  nature's  works  its  glories  shine; 
The  cares  of  providence  are  thine; 

And  grace  erects  our  ruined  frame, 
A  fairer  temple  to  thy  name. 

3  Oh!  give  to  every  human  heart 

To  taste  and  feel  how  good  thou  art; 
With  grateful  love  and  holy  fear, 
To  know  how  blest  thy  children  are. 

4  Let  nature  burst  into  a  song; 

Ye  echoing  hills,  the  notes  prolong; 
Earth,  seas,  and  stars,  your  anthems  raise, 
All  vocal  with  your  Maker's  praise. 

HYMN  41.     L.  M. 

1  ~\T~E  sons  of  men,  with  joy  record, 

JL     The  various  wonders  of  the  Lord; 
And  let  his  power  and  goodness  sound 
Through  all  your  tribes,  the  earth  around. 

2  Let  the  high  heavens  your  songs  invite, 
Those  spacious  fields  of  brilliant  light; 
Where  sun,  and  moon,  and  planets  roll, 
And  stars  that  shine  from  pole  to  pole. 

3  Sing  earth,  in  verdant  robes  arrayed, 

Its  herbs  and  flowers,  its  fruit  and  shade; 
Peopled  with  life  of  various  forms, 
Fishes  and  fowls,  and  beasts  and  worms. 

4  View  the  broad  sea's  majestic  plains, 
And  think  how  wide  its  Maker  reigns: 
That  band  remotest  nations  joins, 
And  on  each  wave  his  goodness  shines. 

5  But  oh!  that  brighter  world  above, 
Where  lives  and  reigns  incarnate  love! 
God's  only  son  in  flesh  arrayed, 

For  man  a  bleeding  victim  made. 


fi6  SPECIAL   ATTRIBUTES. 

6  Thither,  my  soul,  with  rapture  soar; 
There  in  the  world  cf  praise  adore: 
This  theme  demands  an  angel's  lay, 
Demands  an  everlasting;  dav. 


'O 


HYMN  42.     6  Ss. 

GOD,  of  good  the  unfathomed  sea! 
Who  would  not  give  his  heart  to  thee? 
Who  would  not  love  thee  with  his  might? 
O  Jesus,  lover  of  mankind! 
Who  would  not  his  whole  soul  and  mind, 
With  all  his  strength  to  thee  unite? 

2  Thou  shinest  with  everlasting  rays; 
Before  the  insufferable  blaze, 

Angels  with  both  wings  veil  their  eyes; 
Yet  free  as  air  thy  bounty  streams 
On  all  thy  works,  thy  mercy's  beams, 

Diffusive  as  thy  sun's,  arise. 

3  Astonished  at  thy  frowning  brow, 

Earth,  hell,  and  heaven's  strong  pillars  bow; 

Terrible  majesty  is  thine! 
Who  then  can  that  vast  love  express, 
Which  bows  thee  down  to  me,  who  less 

Than  nothing  am,  till  thou  art  mine! 

4  High  throned  on  heaven's  eternal  hill, 
In  number,  weight,  and  measure  still 

Thou  sweetly  order'st  all  that  is: 
And  yet  thou  deign'st  to  come  to  me, 
And  guide  my  steps,  that  I  with  thee 

Enthroned,  may  reign  in  endless  bliss. 

5  Fountain  of  good!  all  blessing  flows 
From  thee;  no  want  thy  fulness  knows: 

What  but  thyself  canst  thou  desire? 
Yet,  self-sufficient  as  thou  art. 
Thou  dost  desire  my  worthless  heart, 

This,  only  this,  dost  thou  require. 


SPECIAL   ATTRIBUTE?.  57 

ti  Primeval  beauty!  in  thy  sight, 
The  first-born  feurest  sons  of  light 

See  all  their  brightest  glories  fade: 
What  then  to  me  thine  eyes  could  turn?' 
In  sin  conceived,  of  woman  born, 

A  worm,  a  leaf,  a  blast,  a  shade! 

7  Hell's  armies  tremble  at  thy  nod, 
And,  trembling,  own  the  almighty  God! 

Sovereign  of  earth,  hell,  air,  and  sky! 
But  who  is  this  that  comes  from  far, 
Whose  garments  rolled  in  blood  appear? 

'Tis  God  made  man,  for  man  to  die! 

S  ()  God,  of  good  the  unfathomed  sea! 
Who  would  not  give  his  heart  to  thee? 

Who  would  not  love  thee  with  his  might' 
O  Jesus,  lover  of  mankind! 
Who  would  not  his  whole  soul  and  mind, 

With  all  his  strength  to  thee  unite? 


TRUTH. 

HYMN  43.     L.  M. 

1  ^~1  AN  truth  divine  fulfilment  fail? 

\J  Sooner  shall  star-crewned  nature  die! 
Truth  is  the  very  breath  of  God — 
Part  of  his  own  eternity! 

2  Earth's  every  pulse  may  cease  to  flow, 

And  every  voice  be  heard  no  more; 
The  forest  crumble  on  the  moimt — 
The  sea  corrupt  upon  the  shore. 

3  The  moon's  supply  of  light  expire, 

The  sun  itself  grow  dense  with  gloom, 
And  fairer  systems,  sphered  afar, 
Dissolving,  own  the  common  doom. 
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58  SPECIAL   ATTRIBUTES. 

4  But  long-  as  stands  Jehovah's  throne, 
Long  as  his  being  shall  endure; 
So  long  the  truth  his  lips  proclaim, 
Remains  inviolably  sure. 

HYMN  44.     L.  M. 

1  X7"E  humble  saints,  proclaim  abroad, 

X  The  honours  of  a  faithful  God: 
How  just  and  true  are  all  his  ways! 
How  much  above  your  highest  praise! 

2  The  words  his  sacred  lips  declare 
Of  his  own  mind  the  image  bear; 

What  should  him  tempt,  from  frailty  free. 
Blest  in  his  self-sufficiency? 

3  He  will  not  his  great  self  deny: 
A  God  all  truth  can  never  lie; 
As  well  might  he  his  being  quit 
As  break  his  oath  or  word  forget. 

4  Let  frightened  rivers  change  their  course, 
Or  backward  hasten  to  their  source; 
Swift  through  the  air  let  rocks  be  hurled, 
And  mountains  like  the  chaff  be  whirled. 

5  Let  suns  and  stars  forget  to  rise, 
Or  quit  their  stations  in  the  skies; 
Let  heaven  and  earth  both  pass  away, 
Eternal  truth  shall  ne'er  decay. 

6  True  to  his  word,  God  gave  his  Son, 
To  die  for  crimes  which  men  had  done, 
Blest  pledge!  he  never  will  revoke 

A  single  promise  he  has  spoke. 


SPECIAL   ATTRIBUTES. 


FAITHFULNESS. 

HYMN  45.     C.  M. 

1  T>EGIN,  my  soul,  some  heavenly  theme3 
Xj  Awake,  my  voice,  and  sing 

The  mighty  works,  or  mightier  name, 
Of  our  eternal  King. 

2  Tell  of  his  wondrous  faithfulness, 

And  sound  his  power  abroad, 
Sing  the  sweet  promise  of  his  grace, 
And  the  performing  God. 

3  Proclaim  salvation  from  the  Lord, 

For  wretched,  dying  men: 
His  hand  hath  writ  the  sacred  word 
With  an  immortal  pen. 

4  Engraved  as  in  eternal  brass, 

The  mighty  promise  shines; 
Nor  can  the  powers  of  darkness  rase 
Those  everlasting  lines. 

5  His  every  word  of  grace  is  strong, 

As  that  which  built  the  skies; 
The  voice  that  rolls  the  stars  along 
Speaks  all  the  promises. 

6  Now  shall  my  fainting  heart  rejoice, 

To  know  thy  favour  sure: 

I  trust  the  all-creating  voice, 

And  faith  desires  no  more. 


HYMN  46.     C.  M. 

Y  never-ceasing  song  shall  show 
The  mercies  of  the  Lord; 
\nd  make  succeeding  ages  know 
How  faithful  is  his  word. 


'M 


60  SPECIAL   ATTRIBUTES. 

2  The  sacred  truths  his  lips  pronounce 

Shall  firm  as  heaven  endure; 
And  if  he  speaks  a  promise  once, 
The  eternal  grace  is  sure. 

3  How  long  the  race  of  David  held 

The  promised  Jewish  throne! 
But  there's  a  nobler  covenant  sealed 
To  David's  greater  Son. 

4  His  seed  for  ever  shall  possess 

A  throne  above  the  skies; 
The  meanest  subject  of  his  grace 
Shall  to  that  glory  rise. 

5  Lord  God  of  hosts,  thy  wondrous  ways 

Are  sungby  saints  above: 
And  saints  on  earth  their  honours  raise 
To  thy  unchanging  love. 


'N 


HYMN  47.     L.  M. 

OW  let  the  feeble  all  be  strong, 
And  make  Jehovah's  arm  their  song; 


His  shield  is  spread  o'er  every  saint; 
And,  thus  supported,  who  shall  faint? 

2  What  though  the  hosts  of  hell  engage, 
With  mingled  cruelty  and  rage! 

A  faithful  God  restrains  their  hands, 
And  chains  them  down  in  iron  bands. 

3  Bound  by  his  word,  he  will  display 
A  strength  proportioned  to  our  day: 
And,  when  united  trials  meet, 
Will  show  a  path  of  safe  retreat. 

4  Thus  far  we  prove  that  promise  good, 
Which  Jesus  ratified  with  blood: 
Still  is  he  gracious,  wise,  and  just; 
And  still,  in  him,  let  Israel  trust. 


SPECIAL   ATTRIBUTES.  61 


HYMN  4S.    S.  M. 

1  1VTY  soul,  repeat  his  praise, 
1VX  Whose  mercies  are  so  great; 
Whose  anger  is  so  slow  to  rise, 

So  ready  to  abate. 

2  God  will  not  always  chide; 

And  when  his  strokes  arc  felt, 
His  strokes  are  fewer  than  our  crimes, 
And  lighter  than  our  guilt. 

3  High  as  the  heavens  are  raised 

Above  the  ground  we  tread, 
So  far  the  riches  of  his  grace 
Our  highest  thoughts  exceed. 

4  His  power  subdues  our  sins; 

And  his  forgiving  love, 
Far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west, 
Doth  all  our  guilt  remove. 

5  Our  days  are  like  the  grass, 

Or  like  the  morning  flower; 
If  one  sharp  blast  sweeps  o'er  the  field, 
It  withers  in  an  hour. 

6  But  thy  compassions,  Lord, 

To  endless  years  endure; 
And  children's  children  ever  find 
Thy  words  of  promise  sure. 

HYMN  49.     C.  M. 

1   /""I  OME,  O  ye  saints,  your  voices  raise 
\~J  To  God,  in  grateful  songs; 
And  let  the  memory  of  his  grace 
Inspire  your  hearts  and  tongues. 


62  SPECIAL   ATTRIBUTES. 

2  Her  deepest  gloom  when  sorrow  spreads 

And  light  and  hope  depart, 

His  face  celestial  morning  sheds, 

And  joy  revives  the  heart. 

3  To  thee,  my  God,  oppressed  with  grief, 

I  breathed  my  humble  cry: 
Thy  mercy  brought  divine  relief, 
And  wiped  my  weeping  eye. 

4  Thy  mercy  chased  the  shades  of  death, 

And  snatched  me  from  the  grave: 
Oh,  may  thy  praise  employ  that  breath, 
Which  mercy  deigns  to  save. 

HYMN  50.     L.  M. 

1  r\  RENDER  thanks  to  God  above, 
V>^  The  fountain  of  eternal  love, 
Whose  mercy  firm  through  ages  past 
Hath  stood,  and  shall  for  ever  last. 

2  Who  can  his  mighty  deeds  express, 
Not  only  vast  but  numberless? 
What  mortal  eloquence  can  raise 
His  tribute  of  immortal  praise? 

3  Extend  to  me  that  favour,  Lord, 
Thou  to  thy  chosen  dost  afford; 
When  thou  returu'st  to  set  them  free, 
Let  thy  salvation  visit  me. 

4  O  may  I  worthy  prove  to  see, 
Thy  saints  in  full  prosperity: 
That  I  the  joyful  choir  may  join, 
And  count  thy  people's  triumph  mine. 

5  Let  Israel's  God  be  ever  blessed, 
His  name  eternally  coufessed; 
Let  all  his  saints  with, full  accord 

In  solemn  hymns  proclaim  their  Lord. 


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SPECIAL   ATTRIBUTES.  63 

LOVE. 

HYMN  51.     CM. 
OME,  ye  that  know  and  fear  the  Lord, 


And  lift  your  souls  above; 
Let  every  heart  and  voice  accord, 
To  sing  that  God  is  love. 

2  This  precious  truth  his  word  declares, 

And  all  his  mercies  prove; 

Jesus,  the  gift  of  gifts,  appeal's, 

To  show  that  God  is  love. 

3  Sinai,  in  clouds,  and  smoke,  and  fire, 

Thunders  his  dreadful  name; 
But  Zion  sings,  in  melting  notes, 
The  honours  of  the  Lamb. 

4  In  all  his  doctrines  and  commands, 

His  counsels  and  designs — 
In  every  work  his  hands  have  framed. 
His  love  supremely  shines. 

5  Angels  and  men  the  news  proclaim, 

Thro'  earth  and  heaven  above, 
The  joyful  and  transporting  news, 
That  God,  the  Lord,  is  love. 


HYMN  5*2.     L.  M. 

1  X  ORD,  what  is  man,  that  he  should  prove 
B  J  The  object  of  thy  boundless  love! 
Say,  why  should  he  so  largely  share 
Thy  favour,  and  thy  tender  care? 

"2  While  these  my  lips  draw  vital  breath. 
Or  till  I  close  my  eyes  in  death, 
I'll  ne'er  forget  thy  wondrous  love, 
.Nor  thoughtless  of  thy  kindness  prove. 


SPECIAL   ATTRIBUTES". 

3  Beneath  thy  shadowin?  wings'  defence, 
111  place  my  only  confidence: 

In  every  danger  and  distress, 

To  thee  will  I  my  prayer  address. 

4  Should  all  my  hopes  on  earth  be  lost, 
In  thee  I'll  make  my  constant  boast; 
I'll  spread  the  glories  of  thy  name, 
And  thy  unbounded  love  proclaim. 

HYMN  53.     L.  M. 

1  npHE  Lord,  how  wondrous  are  his-  ways! 

JL    How  firm  his  word,  how  large  his  grace? 
Mercy  and  truth  surround  his  throne, 
And  thence  he  makes  his  glories  known. 

2  High  as  his  mighty  arm  hath  spread 
The  starry  heavens  above  our  head, 

His  bounteous  love  exceeds  our  praise, — 
Surmounts  the  highest  hopes  we  raise. 

3  Nor  yet  so  far  hath  natnre  placed 
The  rising  morning-  from:  the  west, 
As  his  forgiving  grace  removes 
The  daily  guilt  of  those  he  loves. 

4  How  slowly  doth  his  wrath  arise. 
On  swiftest  wings  salvation  flies; 
And  if  he  bids  his  anger  burn, 
Soon  shall  his  frowns  to  pity  turn! 

5  The  mighty  God,  the  wise  and  just, 
Knows  that  our  frame  is  feeble  dust; 
And  will  no  load  of  grief  impose 
Beyond  the  strength  that  he  bestows. 

6  For  his  eternal  love  is  sure 

To  all  the  saints,  and  shall  endure: 
From  age  to  age  his  truth  shall  reign. 
Nor  children's  children  hope  in  vairu 


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TRINITY. 


1   /~1  OME,  thou  A 
\J  Help  us  thy 


HYMN  54.     6  &  4. 
Almighty  King 
name  to  sing, 
Help  us  to  praise! 
Father  all  glorious, 
O'er  all  victorious, 
Come,  and  reign  over  us, 
Ancient  of  days. 

2  Jesus,  our  Lord  arise, 
Scatter  our  enemies, 

Now  make  them  fall! 
Let  thine  Almighty  aid 
Our  sure  defence  be  made, 
Our  souls  on  thee  be  stayed, 

Lord  hear  our  call! 

3  Come,  thou  Incarnate  Word, 
Gird  on  thy  mighty  sword; 

Our  prayer  attend! 
Come,  and  thy  people  bless, 
Come,  give  thy  word  success; 
Spirit  of  Holiness, 

On  us  descend! 

4  Come,  holy  Comforter, 
Thy  sacred  witness  bear. 

In  this  glad  hour! 
Thou,  who  almighty  art; 
Now  rule  in  every  heart, 
And  ne'er  from  us  depart, 

Spirit  of  Power. 

5  To  thee,  great  Oxe-hi-Three, 
The  highest  praises  be. 

Hence  evermore! 
Thy  sovereign  majesty 
May  we  in  glory  see, 
And  to  eternity, 

Love  and  adore! 


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HYMN  55.    S.  M. 

ATHER!  in  whom  we  live, 
In  whom  we  are  and  move, 
The  glory,  power,  and  praise  receive 
Of  thy  creating  love! 

2  Let  all  the  angel  throng 

Give  thanks  to  God  on  high; 
While  earth  repeats  the  joyful  song, 
And  echoes  through  the  sky! 

3  Incarnate  Deity! 

Let  all  the  ransomed  race 
Render  in  thanks  their  lives  to  thee, 
For  thy  redeeming  grace! 

4  The  grace  to  sinners  showed, 

Ye  heavenly  choirs,  proclaim, 
And  cry,  'salvation  to  our  God, 
Salvation  to  the  Lamb!' 

5  Spirit  of  Holiness! 

Let  all  thy  saints  adore 
Thy  sacred  energy,  and  bless 
Thine  heart-renewing  power! 

6  Not  angel-tongues  can  tell 

Thy  love's  ecstatic  height, — 
The  glorious  joy  unspeakable, — 
The  beatific  sight! 

7  Eternal,  Triune  Lord! 

Let  all  the  hosts  above, 
Let  all  the  sons  of  men,  record 
And  dwell  upon  thy  love! 

S  When  heaven  and  earth  are  fled 
Before  thy  glorious  face, — 
Sing,  all  the  saints  thy  love  hath  made, 
Thine  everlasting  praise! 


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HYMN  56.     4  6s.  &  2  8s. 

1  TTOUNG  men  and  maidens,  raise 

JL     Your  tuneful  voices  high; 
Old  men  and  children,  praise 
The  Lord  of  earth  and  sky; 
Him  Three-in-One,  and  One-in-Three, 
Extol  to  all  eternity. 

2  The  universal  King, 

Let  all  the  world  proclaim; 
Let  every  creature  sing 

His  attributes  and  name! 
Him  Three-in-One,  and  One-in-Three, 
Extol  to  all  eternity. 

3  In  his  great  name  alone 

All  excellencies  meet, 
Who  sits  upon  the  throne, 

And  shall  forever  sit: 
Him  Three-in-One,  and  One-in-Three, 
Extol  to  all  eternity. 

4  Glory  to  God  belongs, 

Glory  to  God  be  given, 
Above  the  noblest  songs, 

Of  all  in  earth  or  heaven! 
Him  Three-in-One,  and  One-in-Three! 
Extol  to  all  eternity. 

HYMN  57.    8.  7.  &  6. 

1  lyTEET  and  right  it  is  to  sing, 
JLtX  In  every  time  and  place, 
Glory  to  our  heavenly  King, 

The  God  of  truth  and  grace: 
Join  we  then  with  sweet  accord, 

All  in  one  thanksgiving  join! 
Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord, 

Eternal  praise  be  thine! 


2  Thee,  the  first-born  sons  of  light, 

In  choral  symphonies, 
Praise  by  day,  day  without  night, 

And  never,  never  cease: 
Angels  and  archangels  all 

Praise  the  mystic  Three-in-One; 
Sin?,  and  stop,  and  gaze,  and  fall 

Overwhelmed  before  thy  throne. 

3  Vying  with  that  happy  choir, 

Who  chant  thy  praise  above, 
We  on  eagles'  wings  aspire, 

The  wings  of  faith  and  love: 
Thee  they  sing  with  glory  crowned; 

We  extol  the  slaughtered  Lamb, 
Lower  if  our  voices  sound, 

Our  subject  is  the  same. 

4  Father,  God,  thy  love  we  praise, 

Which  gave  thy  Son  to  die; 
Jesus,  full  of  truth  and  grace, 

Alike  we  glorify: 
Spirit,  Comforter  divine, 

Praise  by  all  to  thee  be  given, 
Till  we  in  full  chorus  join, 

And  earth  is  turned  to  heaven! 

HYMN  58.    7s. 

1  T^ATHER,  live,  by  all  things  feared; 
J?     Live  the  Son,  alike  revered; 
Equally  be  thou  adored, 

Holy  Ghost,  eternal  Lord. 

2  Three  in  person,  one  in  power, 
Thee  we  worship  evermore: 
Praise  by  all  to  thee  be  given, 
Endless  theme  of  earth  and  heaven. 


HYMN  59.    8  7s. 

1  TJOLY,  holy,  holy  Lord, 

XI  God  the  "Father,  and  the  Word, 
God  the  Comforter,  receive 
Blessings  more  than  we  can  give! 
Mixed  with  those  beyond  the  sky, 
Chanters  to  the  Lord  most  high, 
We  our  hearts  and  voices  raise, 
Echoing  thy  eternal  praise. 

2  One,  inexplicably  Three, 
One,  in  simplest  Unity, 
God,  incline  thy  gracious  ear, 
Us,  thy  lisping  creatures,  hear! 

Thee  while  man,  the  earth-born,  sings, 
Angels  shrink  within  their  wings; 
Prostrate  Seraphim  above 
Breathe  unutterable  love. 

3  Happy  they  who  never  rest, 
With  thy  heavenly  presence  blest, 
They  the  heights  of  glory  see, 
Sound  the  depths  of  Deity! 

Fain  with  them  our  souls  would  vie; 
Sink  as  low  and  mount  as  high; 
Fall  o'erwhelmed  with  love,  or  soar; 
Shout,  or  silently  adore! 

HYMN  60.     C.  M. 

1  T71ATHER  of  glory!  to  thy  name 
_T     Immortal  praise  we  give, 
Who  dost  an  act  of  grace  proclaim 

And  bid  us  rebels  live. 

2  Immortal  honour  to  the  Son, 

Who  makes  thine  anger  cease; 
Our  lives  he  ransomed  with  his  own, 
And  died  to  make  our  peace. 


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3  To  thy  almighty  Spirit  be 

Immortal  glory  given; 
Whose  influence  brings  us  near  to  thee, 
And  trains  us  up  for  heaven. 

4  Let  men,  with  their  united  voice, 

Adore  the  eternal  God, 
And  spread  his  honours — and  their  joys, 
Through  nations  far  abroad. 

5  Let  faith  and  love  and  duty  join 

One  general  song  to  raise; 
Let  saints,  in  earth  and  heaven,  combine 
In  harmony  and  praise. 

HYMN  61.     C.  M. 

1  JEHOVAH,  God  the  Father,  bless, 
tP    And  thy  own  work  defend! 

With  mercy's  outstretched  arms  embrace, 
And  keep  us  to  the  end. 

2  Preserve  the  creatures  of  thy  love, 

By  providential  care, 
Conducted  to  the  realms  above, 
To  sing  thy  goodness  there! 

3  Jehovah,  God  the  Son,  reveal 

The  brightness  of  thy  face: 
And  all  thy  pardoned  people  fill 
With  plenitude  of  grace! 

4  Shine  forth  with  all  the  Deity, 

Which  dwells  in  thee  alone; 
And  lift  us  up,  thy  face  to  see 
On  thy  eternal  throne. 

5  Jehovah,  God  the  Spirit,  shine, 

Father  and  son  to  show! 
With  bliss  ineffable,  divine, 
Our  ravished  hearts  o'erflow! 


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6  Sure  earnest  of  that  happiness, 
Which  human  hope  transcends, 
Be  thou  our  everlasting  peace, 
When  grace  in  glory  ends! 

HYMN  62.     L.  M. 

1  f\  HOLY,  holy,  holy,  Lord, 

V/  Bright  in  thy  deeds  and  in  thy  name, 
For  ever  be  thy  name  adored, 

Thy  glories  let  the  world  proclaim! 

2  O  Jesus,  Lamb  once  crucified 

To  take  our  load  of  sins  away, 
Thine  be  the  hymn  that  rolls  its  tide, 
Along  the  realms  of  upper  day! 

3  O  holy  Spirit  from  above 

In  streams  of  light  and  glory  given, 
Thou  source  of  ecstacy  and  love, 

Thy  praises  ring  through  earth  and  heaven. 

4  O  God  triune!  to  thee  we  owe 

Our  every  thought,  our  every  song; 
And  ever  may  thy  praises  flow, 

From  saint  and  seraph's  burning  tongue! 

HYMN  63,     L.  M. 

1  TT^ATHER  of  heaven!  whose  love  profound 
JC     A  ransom  for  our  souls  hath  found, 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend: 

To  us  thy  pardoning  love  extend. 

2  Almighty  Son!  incarnate  Word!    • 
Our  Prophet,  Priest,  Redeemer,  Lord! 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend; 
To  us  thy  saving  grace  extend. 

3  Eternal  Spirit!  by  whose  breath 

The  soul  is  raised  from  sin  and  death, 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend; 
To  us  thy  quickening  power  extend. 


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4  Jehovah!  Father,  Spirit,  Son! 

Mysterious  Godhead!  Three-in-One! 
Before  thy  throne  we  sinners  bend; 
Grace,  pardon,  life,  to  us  extend! 


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HYMN  64.    6  8s. 

NFINITE  God,  to  Thee  we  raise 
_  Our  hearts  in  solemn  songs  of  praise; 
By  all  thy  works  on  earth  adored, 
We  worship  Thee,  the  common  Lord; 
The  everlasting-  Father  own, 
And  bow  ourselves  before  thy  throne. 

2  Thee  all  the  choir  of  angels  sings, 
The  Lord  of  hosts,  the  King  of  kings; 
Cherubs  proclaim  thy  praise  aloud, 
And  Seraphs  shout  the  triune  God; 
And,  'holy,  holy,  holy,'  cry, 

'Thy  glory  fills  both  earth  and  sky!' 

3  God  of  the  patriarchal  race, 

The  ancient  seers  record  thy  praise, 
The  godly  apostolic  band 
In  highest  joy  and  glory  stand; 
And  all  the  saints  and  prophets  join, 
To  extol  thy  majesty  divine. 

4  Head  of  the  martyrs'  noble  host, 

Of  thee  they  justly  make  their  boast; 
The  church  to  earth's  remotest  bounds, 
Her  heavenly  Founder's  praise  resounds; 
And  strives  with  those  around  the  throne. 
To  hymn  the  mystic  Three-in-One. 

5  Father  of  endless  majesty, 

All  might  and  love  they  render  thee; 
Thy  true  and  only  Son  adore, 
The  same  in  dignity  and  power; 
And  God  the  Holy  Ghost  declare, 
The  saints'  eternal  Comforter. 


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III.  RELATIONS  OF  GOD. 

MAKER. 

HYMN  65.     S.  M. 

1  A   LMIGHTY  Maker,  God! 
J\_  How  wondrous  is  thy  name! 
Thy  glories  how  diffused  abroad 

Through  the  creation's  frame! 

2  Nature  in  every  dress 

Her  humble  homage  pays: 
And  finds  a  thousand  ways  t'  express 
Thine  undissembled  praise. 

3  My  soul  would  rise  and  sing 

To  her  Creator  too; 
Fain  woidd  my  tongue  adore  my  King, 
And  pay  the  worship  due. 

4  Create  my  soul  anew, 

Else  all  my  worship's  vain; 
This  wretched  heart  will  ne'er  be  true, 
Until  'tis  formed  again. 

5  Descend,  celestial  fire, 

And  seize  me  from  above, 
Melt  me  in  flames  of  pure  desire, 
A  sacrifice  to  love. 

6  Let  joy  and  worship  spend 

The  remnant  of  my  days, 
And  to  my  God,  my  soul,  ascend 
In  sweet  perfumes  of  praise. 

HYMN  66.    S.  M. 
1   IVTY  Maker  and  my  King! 
ItJL  To  thee  my  all  I  owe; 
Thy  sovereign  bounty  is  the  spring. 
Whence  all  my  blessings  flow, 
6 


RELATIONS   OF   GOD. 

2  Thou  ever  good  and  kind! 

A  thousand  reasons  move, 

A  thousand  obligations  bind 

My  heart  to  grateful  love. 

3  The  creature  of  thy  hand, 

On  thee  alone  I  live; 
My  God,  thy  benefits  demand 
More  praise  than  I  can  give. 

4  Lord,  what  can  I  impart, 

When  all  is  thine  before; 
Thy  love  demands  a  thankful  heart; 
The  gift,  alas!  how  poor! 

5  Shall  I  withhold  thy  due? 

And  shall  my  passions  rove? — 
Lord,  form  this  wretched  heart  anew7 
And  fill  it  with  thy  love. 

6  Oh,  let  thy  grace  inspire 

My  soul  with  strength  divine: 
Let  all  my  powers  to  thee  aspire, 
And  all  my  days  be  thine. 

HYMN  67.    C.  M. 

1  npHE  glories  of  my  Maker,  God, 

J_    My  joyful  voice  shall  sing, 
And  call  the  nations  to  adore 
Their  Former  and  their  King. 

2  'Twas  his  right  hand  that  shaped  our  clay 

And  wrought  this  human  frame; 
But  from  his  own  immediate  breath 
Our  nobler  spirits  came. 

3  We  bring  our  mortal  powers  to  God, 

And  worship  with  our  tongues; 
We  claim  some  kindred  with  the  skie«. 
And  join  the  angelic  songs. 


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4  Let  grovelling  beasts  of  every  shape, 

And  fowls  of  every  wing, 
And  rocks,  and  trees,  and  fires,  and  seas, 
Their  various  tribute  bring. 

5  Ye  planets,  to  his  honour  shine, 

And  wheels  of  nature  roll; 
Praise  him  in  your  unwearied  course 
Around  the  steady  pole. 

6  The  brightness  of  our  Maker's  name 

The  wide  creation  fills; 
And  his  unbounded  grandeur  flies 
Beyond  the  heavenly  hills. 


HYMN  68.    C.  M. 

AIL,  great  Creator,  wise  and  good! 
To  thee  our  songs  we  raise; 
Nature,  through  all  her  various  scenes, 
Invites  us  to  thy  praise. 


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2  At  morning,  noon,  and  evening  mild, 

Fresh  wonders  strike  our  view; 
And  while  we  gaze,  our  hearts  exult, 
With  transports  ever  new. 

3  Thy  glory  beams  in  every  star, 

Which  gilds  the  gloom  of  night; 
And  decks  the  smiling  face  of  morn 
With  rays  of  cheerful  light. 

4  The  lofty  hill,  the  humble  lawn, 

With  countless  beauties  shine: 
The  silent  grove,  the  awful  shade, 
Proclaim  thy  power  divine. 

5  Great  nature's  God!  still  may  these  scenes 

Our  serious  hours  engage! 
Still  may  our  grateful  hearts  consult 
Thy  works'  instructive  page! 


5  RELATIONS   OF   GOD. 

6  And  while  in  all  thy  wondrous  works, 
Thy  varied  love  we  see, 
Still  may  the  contemplation  lead 
Our  hearts,  O  God,  to  thee! 

HYMN  69.     L.  M. 

1  T^AIREST  of  all  the  lights  above, 

_F     Thou  sun,  whose  beams  adorn  the  spheres, 
And  with  unwearied  swiftness  move, 
To  form  the  circles  of  our  years; 

2  Praise  the  Creator  of  the  skies, 

That  dressed  thine  orb  in  golden  rays; 
Or  may  the  sun  forget  to  rise, 
If  he  forget  his  Maker's  praise! 

3  Thou  reigning  beauty  of  the  night, 

Fair  queen  of  silence,  silver  moon, 
Whose  gentle  beams,  and  borrowed  light, 
Are  softer  rivals  of  the  noon; 

4  Arise,  and  to  that  sovereign  Power 

Waxing  and  waning  honours  pay, 
Who  bade  thee  rule  the  dusky  hour, 
And  half  supply  the  absent  day! 

5  Ye  twinkling  stars,  who  gild  the  skies, 

When  darkness  has  its  curtain  drawn; 
Who  keep  your  watch,  with  wakeful  eyes, 
When  business,  cares,  and  day,  are  gone: 

6  Proclaim  the  glories  of  your  Lord, 

Dispersed  through  all  the  heavenly  street. 
Whose  boundless  treasures  can  afford 
So  rich  a  pavement  for  his  feet! 

7  Thou  heaven  of  heavens,  supremely  bright, 

Fair  palace  of  the  court  divine, 
Where,  with  inimitable  light, 
The  Godhead  condescends  to  shine. 


8  Praise  thou  thy  great  Inhabitant, 

Who  scatters  lovely  beams  of  grace 
On  every  angel,  every  saint, 
Nor  veils  the  lustre  of  his  face. 

9  O  God  of  glory,  God  of  love, 

Thou  art  the  sun  that  makes  our  days. 
With  all  thy  shining  works  above 
Let  man  attempt  to  speak  thy  praise! 

HYMN  70.    L.  M. 

1  r  I  ^HE  spacious  firmament  on  high, 

_L    With  all  the  blue  ethereal  sky, 
And  spangled  heavens,  a  shining  frame, 
Their  great  Original  proclaim. 

2  The  unwearied  sun  from  day  to  day, 
Doth  his  Creator's  power  display, 
And  publishes  to  every  land, 

The  work  of  an  Almighty  hand. 

3  Soon  as  the  evening  shades  prevail, 
The  moon  takes  up  the  wondrous  tale, 
And  nightly  to  the  listening  earth 
Repeats  the  story  of  her  birth: 

4  While  all  the  stars  that  round  her  burn, 
And  all  the  planets  in  their  turn, 
Confirm  the  tidings  as  they  roll, 

And  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  pole. 

5  What  though  in  solemn  silence,  all 
Move  round  the  dark  terrestrial  ball; 
What  though  no  real  voice  nor  sound 
Amid  the  radiant  orbs  be  found; 

6  In  reason's  ear  they  all  rejoice, 
And  utter  forth  a  glorious  voice, 
For  ever  singing  as  they  shine, — 
The  hand  that  made  us  is  divine. 


RELATIONS   OF   GOD. 
PRESERVER. 

HYMN  71.    CM. 

1  npO  heaven  I  lift  my  waiting  eyes, 

X    There  all  my  hopes  are  laid: 
The  Lord  that  built  the  earth  and  skies 
Is  my  Perpetual  Aid. 

2  Their  steadfast  feet  shall  never  fall, 

Whom  he  designs  to  keep; 

His  ear  attends  the  softest  call; 

His  eyes  can  never  sleep . 

3  He  will  sustain  our  weakest  powers 

With  his  almighty  arm, 
And  watch  our  most  unguarded  hours 
Against  surprising  harm. 

4  Israel  rejoice  and  rest  secure, 

Thy  keeper  is  the  Lord; 
His  wakeful  eyes  employ  his  power 
For  thine  eternal  guard. 

5  Nor  scorching  sun,  nor  sickly  moon, 

Shall  have  its  leave  to  smite; 
He  shields  thy  head  from  burning  noon, 
From  blasting  damps  at  night. 

6  He  guards  thy  soul,  he  keeps  tby  breath, 

Where  thickest  dangers  come; 

Go  and  return,  secm-e  from  death, 

Till  God  commands  thee  home. 


HYMN  72.    C.  M. 

OW  are  thy  servants  blessed,  O  Lord, 
How  sure  is  their  defence! 
Eternal  wisdom  is  their  guide, 
Their  help,  omnipotence. 


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2  In  foreign  realms  and  lands  remote, 
Supported  by  thy  care, 
Through  burning  climes  they  pass  unhurt, 
And  breathe  in  tainted  air. 

0  When  by  the  dreadful  tempest  borne, 

High  on  the  broken  wave, 
They  know  thou  art  not  slow  to  hear, 
Nor  impotent  to  save. 

4  The  storm  is  laid,  the  winds  retire, 

Obedient  to  thy  will; 
The  sea,  that  roars  at  thy  command, 
At  thy  command  is  stilL 

5  In  midst  of  dangers,  fears,  and  deaths, 

Thy  goodness  we'll  adore, 
We'll  praise  thee  for  thy  mercies  past, 
And  humbly  hope  for  more. 

6  Our  life,  while  thou  preserv'st  that  life, 

Thy  sacrifice  shall  be; 
And  death,  when  death  shall  be  our  lot, 
Shall  join  our  souls  to  thee. 

HYMN  73.     C.  M. 

1  T  ET  others  boast  how  strong  they  be, 
JLi  Nor  death  nor  danger  fear; 

But  we'll  confess,  O  Lord,  to  thee, 
What  feeble  things  we  are. 

2  Fresh  as  the  grass  our  bodies  stand, 

And  flourish  bright  and  gay; 
A  blasting  wind  sweeps  o'er  the  land, 
And  fades  the  grass  away. 

3  Our  life  contains  a  thousand  springs, 

And  dies  if  one  be  gone: 
Strange!  that  a  harp  of  thousand  strings 
Should  keep  in  tune  so  long. 


iH)  RELATIONS   OK   GOD. 

4  But  'tis  our  God  supports  our  frame, 

The  God  that  built  us  first; 
Salvation  to  the  Almighty  name 
That  reared  us  from  the  dust. 

5  While  we  hare  breath,  or  use  our  tongues, 

Our  Maker  we'll  adore; 
His  Spirit  moves  our  heaving  lungs, 
Or  they  would  breathe  no  more. 

HYMN  74.    L.  M. 

1  TTP  to  the  hills  I  lift  mine  eyes, 

VJ    The  eternal  hills  beyond  the  skies, 
Thence  all  her  help  my  soul  derives; 
There  my  Almighty  Refuge  lives. 

2  He  lives;  the  everlasting  God, 

That  built  the  world,  that  spread  the  floodT 
The  heavens,  with  all  their  host  he  made, 
And  the  dark  regions  of  the  dead. 

3  He  guides  our  feet,  he  guards  our  way; 
His  morning  smiles  adorn  the  day: 

He  spreads  the  evening  veil,  and  keeps 
The  silent  hours  while  Israel  sleeps. 

4  Israel,  a  name  divinely  blest, 
May  rise  secure,  securely  rest; 
Thy  holy  Guardian's  wakeful  eyes 
Admit  no  slumber  nor  surprise. 

5  No  sun  shall  smite  thy  head  by  day, 
Nor  the  pale  moon  with  sickly  ray, 
Shall  blast  thy  couch;  no  baleful  star 
Dart  his  malignant  fire  so  far. 

6  Should  earth  and  hell  with  malice  burn . 
Still  thou  shalt  go,  and  still  return, 
Safe  in  the  Lord;  his  heavenly  care 
Defends  thy  life  from  every  snare.. 


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7  On  thee  foul  spirits  have  no  power; 
And  in  thy  last  departing  hour 
Angels  that  trace  the  airy  road, 
Shall  bear  thee  homeward  to  thy  God. 

HYMN  75.    L.  M. 

1  TTE  that  has  made  his  refuge  God, 
XI  Shall  find  a  most  secure  abode, 
Shall  walk  all  day  beneath  his  shade 
And  there  at  night  shall  rest  his  head. 

42  Thrice  happy  man!  thy  Maker's  care 
Shall  keep  thee  from  the  fowler's  snare, 
Satan,  the  tempter,  who  betrays 
Unguarded  souls  a  thousand  ways. 

3  Just  as  a  hen  protects  her  brood 

From  birds  of  prey,  that  seek  their  blood, 
Under  her  feathers;  so  the  Lord 
Makes  his  own  arm  his  people's  guard. 

4  If  burning  beams  of  noon  conspire 
To  dart  a  pestilential  fire, 

God  is  their  life,  his  wings  are  spread 
To  shield  them  with  a  healthful  shade. 

5  If  vapours  with  malignant  breath 
Rise  thick  and  scatter  midnight  death, 
Israel  is  safe;  the  poisoned  air 
Grows  pure,  if  Israel's  God  be  there. 

6  What  though  a  thousand  at  thy  side, 
At  thy  right  hand  ten  thousand  died, 
Thy  God  his  chosen  people  saves 
Among  the  dead,  amid  the  graves. 

7  But  if  the  fire,  or  plague,  or  sword, 
Receive  commission  from  the  Lord, 
To  strike  his  saints  among  the  rest, 
Their  very  pains  and  deaths  are  blest. 


82  RELATIONS   OF   GOD. 

8  The  sword,  the  pestilence,  or  fire, 
Shall  but  fulfil  their  best  desire, 
From  sins  and  sorrows  set  them  free, 
And  bring  thy  children,  Lord,  to  thee. 


SOVEREIGN. 

HYMN  76.     4  6s  &  2  8s. 

1  npHE  Lord  Jehovah  reigns, 

X    His  throne  is  built  on  high, 
The  garments  he  assumes 
Are  light  and  majesty: 
His  glories  shine  with  beams  so  bright, 
No  mortal  eye  can  bear  the  sight. 

2  The  thunders  of  his  hand 

Keep  the  wide  world  in  awe; 
His  wrath  and  justice  stand 

To  guard  his  holy  law: 
And  where  his  love  resolves  to  bless 
His  truth  confirms  and  seals  the  grace. 

3  Through  all  his  mighty  works 

Amazing  wisdom  shines; 
Confounds  the  powers  of  hell, 

And  breaks  their  dark  designs; 
Strong  is  his  arm,  and  shall  fulfil 
His  great  decrees  and  sovereign  will. 

4  And  will  this  sovereign  King 

Of  glory  condescend? 
And  will  he  write  his  name, 
My  Father  and  my  Friend? 
I  love  his  name,  I  love  his  word: 
Join  all  my  powers  to  praise  the  Lord. 

HYMN  77.    C.  M. 
1  f  |^HE  Lord,  how  fearful  is  his  name! 
X    How  wide  is  his  command! 
Nature  with  all  her  moving  frame, 
Rests  on  his  mighty  hand. 


SOVEREIGN.  S3 

2  Immortal  glory  forms  his  throne 

And  light  his  awful  robe: 
Whilst  with  a  smile,  or  with  a  frown, 
He  manages  the  globe. 

3  A  word  of  his  almighty  breath 

Can  swell  or  sink  the  seas, 
Build  the  vast  empires  of  the  earth, 
Or  break  them  as  he  please. 

4  Adoring  angels  round  him  fall, 

In  all  their  shining  forms; 
His  sovereign  eye  looks  through  them  all, 
And  pities  mortal  worms. 

5  His  bowels  to  our  worthless  race, 

In  sweet  compassion  move; 
He  clothes  his  looks  with  softest  grace, 
And  takes  his  title.  Love! 

HYMN  7S.    C.  M. 

1  J7*  XTOL  the  Lord,  the  Lord  most  high, 
A-J  King  over  all  the  earth; 

Exalt  his  triumphs  to  the  sky 
In  songs  of  sacred  mirth. 

2  Where'er  the  sea- ward  rivers  run, 

His  banner  shall  advance, 
And  every  realm  beneath  the  sun 
Be  his  inheritance. 

3  God  is  gone  up  with  loud  acclaim, 

And  trumpets'  tuneful  voice: 
Sing  praise,  sing  praises  to  his  name; 
Sing  praises  and  rejoice. 

4  Sing  praises  to  our  God;  sing  praise 

To  every  creature's  king; 
His  wondrous  works,  his  glorious  ways, 
All  tongues,  all  kindred  sing. 


84 


RELATIONS   OF   GOD. 


5  God  sits  upon  his  holy  throne, 

God  o'er  the  heathen  reigns; 
His  truth  through  all  the  world  is  known, 
That  truth  his  throne  sustains. 

6  Princes  around  his  footstool  throng, 

Kings  in  the  dust  adore; 
Earth  and  her  hosts  to  God  belong; 
Sing  praises  evermore. 

HYMN  79.    L.  M. 

1  "OEFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 
JJ  Ye  nations,  how  with  sacred  joy: 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone; 

He  can  create — and  he  destroy. 

2  His  sovereign  power,  without  our  aid, 

Made  us  of  clay — and  formed  us  men; 
And  when,  like  wandering  sheep*  we  strayed 
He  brought  us  to  lus  fold  again . 

3  We  are  his  people — we  his  care — 

Our  souls  and  all  our  mortal  frame: 
What  lasting  honours  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker,  to  thy  name? 

4  We'll  crowd  thy  gates,  with  thankful  songs, 

High,  as  the  heavens,  our  voices  raise; 
And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 
Shall  fill  thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

5  Wide — as  the  world — is  thy  command; 

Vast — as  eternity— thy  love; 
Firm— as  a  rock— thy  truth  shall  stand, 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 

HYMN  80.    L.  M. 

1  rpHE  Lord,  the  God  of  glory,  reigns, 
JL    In  robes  of  majesty  arrayed; 
His  rule  Omnipotence  sustains, 

And  guides  the  worlds  his  hands  have  made. 


SOVEREIGN'.  85 

2  Ere  rolling  worlds  began  to  move, 

Or  ere  the  heavens  were  spread  abroad, 
Thy  awful  throne  was  fixed  above; 
From  everlasting  thou  art  God. 

3  The  swelling  floods  tumultuous  rise, 

Aloud  the  angry  tempests  roar; 
Lift  their  proud  billows  to  the  skies, 
And  foam,  and  lash  the  trembling  shore. 

4  The  Lord,  the  mighty  God,  on  high, 

Controls  the  fiercely  raging  seas; 
He  speaks — and  noise  and  tempest  fly, 
The  waves  sink  down  in  gentle  peace. 

5  Thy  sovereign  laws  are  ever  sure, 

Eternal  holiness  is  thine; 
And,  Lord,  thy  people  shall  be  pure, 
And  in  thy  blest  resemblance  shine. 

HYMN  81.    L.  M. 

1  rflHE  righteous  Lord,  supremely  great, 

X    Maintains  his  universal  state; 
O'er  all  the  earth  his  power  extends; 
All  heaven  before  his  footstool  bends. 

2  Yet  justice  still  with  power  presides, 
And  mercy  all  his  empire  guides: 
Mercy  and  truth  are  his  delight, 
And  saints  are  lovely  in  his  sight. 

3  No  more,  ye  wise!  your  wisdom  boast; 
No  more,  ye  strong!  your  valour  trust; 
No  more,  ye  rich!  survey  your  store, — 
Elate  with  heaps  of  shining  ore. 

4  Glory,  ye  saints,  in  this  alone, — 
That  God,  your  God,  to  you  is  known: 
That  you  have  owned  his  sovereign  sway,  — 
That  you  have  felt  his  cheering  ray. 


96  RELATIONS   OF   GOD. 

5  Our  wisdom,  wealth,  and  power,  we  find 
In  our  Jehovah  all  combined: 

On  him  we  fix  our  roving  eyes, 
And  all  our  souls  in  raptures  rise. 

6  All  else,  which  we  our  treasure  call, 
May  in  one  fatal  moment  fall; 

But  what  their  happiness  can  move, 
Whom  Gcd,  the  blessed,  deigns  to  love? 

HYMN  82.    L.  M. 

1  rpO  God,  the  universal  King, 

X    Let  all  mankind  their  tribute  bring; 
All  that  have  breath  your  voices  raise, 
In  songs  of  never-ceasing  praise. 

2  The  spacious  earth  on  which  we  tread, 
And  wider  heavens  stretched  o'er  our  head, 
A  large  and  solemn  temple  frame 

To  celebrate  its  Builder's  fame. 

3  Here  the  bright  sun,  that  rules  the  day, 
As  through  the  sky  he  makes  his  way, 
To  all  the  world  proclaims  aloud 

The  boundless  sovereignty  of  God. 

4  When  from  his  courts  the  sun  retires, 
And  with  the  day  his  voice  expires, 
The  moon  and  stars  adopt  the  song, 

And  through  the  night  the  praise  prolong. 

5  The  listening  earth  with  rapture  hears 
The  harmonious  music  of  the  spheres; 
And  all  her  tribes  the  notes  repeat, 
That  God  is  wise,  and  good,  and  great. 

6  But  man,  endowed  with  nobler  powers, 
His  God  in  nobler  strains  adores; 

His  is  the  gift  to  know  the  song, 
As  well  as  sing  with  tuneful  tongue. 


SOVEREIGN.  87 

HYMN  S3.    6  8s. 

1   \7^E  subjects  of  the  Lord,  proclaim 
jl     The  royal  honours  of  his  name: 

Jehovah  reigns — be  all  our  song, 
'Tis  he,  thy  God,  O  Zion,  reigns, 
Prepare  thy  most  harmonious  strains, 
Glad  hallelujahs  to  prolong. 

'2  Ye  princes,  boast  no  more  your  crowns. 
But  lay  the  glittering  trifles  down 

In  lowly  honour  at  his  feet; 
A  span  your  narrow  empire  bounds, 
He  reigns  beyond  created  rounds, 

In  self-sufficient  glory  great. 

3  Tremble,  ye  pageants  of  a  day, 
Formed  like  your  slaves  of  brittle  clay, 

Down  to  the  dust  your  sceptres  bend: 
To  everlasting  years  he  reigns, 
And  undiminished  pomp  maintains, 

When  kings,  and  suns,  and  time  shall  end. 

4  So  shall  his  favoured  Zion  live; 
In  vain  confederate  nations  strive 

Her  sacred  turrets  to  destroy; 
Her  sovereign  sits  enthroned  above, 
And  endless  power  and  endless  love, 

Ensure  her  safety,  and  her  joy. 

HYMN  84.     8  Ss. 

1   f\  COME  let  us  sing  to  the  Lord, 
U  In  God  our  salvation  rejoice, 
In  psalms  of  thanksgiving  record 

His  praise,  with  one  spirit,  one  voice: 
For  Jehovah  is  King,  and  he  reigns, 

The  God  of  all  gods,  on  his  throne; 
The  strength  of  the  hills  he  maintains, 

The  ends  of  the  earth  are  his  own. 


88  THE    WORKS  OF    GOD. 

2  The  sea  is  Jehovah's — he  made 

The  tide  its  dominion  to  know; 
The  land  is  Jehovah's — he  laid 

Its  solid  foundations  below. 
O  come  let  us  worship,  and  kneel 

Before  our  Creator,  our  God; — 
The  people  who  serve  Him  with  zeal, — 

The  flock  whom  he  guides  with  his  rod. 

3  As  Moses,  the  fathers  of  old, 

Through  the  sea  and  the  wilderness  led, 
His  wonderful  works  to  behold, 

With  manna  from  heaven  are  fed: 
To-day,  let  us  hearken,  to-day, 

To  the  voice  that  yet  speaks  from  above, 
And  all  his  commandments  obey, 

For  all  his  commandments  are  love. 

4  His  wrath  let  us  fear  to  provoke, 

To  dwell  in  his  favour  unite; 
His  service  is  freedom,  his  yoke 

Is  easy,  his  burden  is  light: 
But  oh!  of  rebellion  beware, 

Rebellion,  that  hardens  the  breast, 
Lest  God  in  his  anger  should  swear 

That  we  shall  not  enter  his  rest. 


IV.  THE  WORKS  OF  GOD. 


CREATION. 

HYMN  85.    C.  M. 


'N 


O  W  let  a  spacious  world  arise, 
Said  the  Creator- Lord: 
At  once  the  obedient  earth  and  skies 
Rose  at  his  sovereign  word. 


CREATION*. 

2  Dark  was  the  deep;  the  waters  lay 

Confused:  and  drowned  the  land: 
He  called  the  light;  the  new-born  day 
Attends  on  his  command. 

3  He  bade  the  clouds  ascend  on  high: 

The  clouds  ascend,  and  bear 
A  watery  treasure  to  the  sky, 
And  float  on  softer  air. 

4  The  liquid  element  below 

Was  gathered  by  his  hand; 
The  rolling  seas  together  flow, 
And  leave  the  solid  land. 

5  With  herbs  and  plants,  a  flowery  birth, 

The  naked  globe  he  crowned, 
Ere  there  was  rain  to  bless  the  earth, 
Or  sun  to  warm  the  ground. 

6  Then  he  adorned  the  upper  skies; 

Behold  the  sun  appears, 
The  moon  and  stars  in  order  rise, 
To  make  our  months  and  years. 

7  Out  of  the  deep  the  Almighty  King 

Did  vital  beings  frame, 
The  painted  fowls  of  every  wing, 
And  fish  of  every  name. 

8  He  gave  the  lion  and  the  worm 

At  once  their  wondrous  birth, 
And  grazing  beasts,  of  various  form, 
Rose  from  the  teeming  earth. 

9  Adam  was  framed  of  equal  clay, 

Though  sovereign  of  the  rest; 
Designed  for  nobler  ends  than  they, 
With  God's  own  image  blessed. 

7 


9U  THE    WORKS   OF   GOD. 

10  Thus,  glorious  in  the  Maker's  eye, 

The  young  creation  stood; 
He  saw  the  building  from  on  high, 
His  word  pronounced  it  good. 

11  Lord,  while  the  frame  of  nature  stands 

Thy  praise  shall  fill  my  tongue; 
But  the  new  world  of  grace  demands 
A  more  exalted  sons;. 


'G 


HYMN  S6.    CM. 

RE  AT  first  of  beings!  mighty  Lord 
Of  all  this  wondrous  frame! 
Produced  by  thy  creating  word, 
The  world  from  nothing  came. 

2  Thy  voice  sent  forth  the  high  command, 

'Twas  instantly  obeyed; 
And  through  thy  goodness  all  things  stand, 
Which  by  thy  power  were  made. 

3  Lord!  for  thy  »lory — shine  the  whole; 

They  all  reflect  thy  light: 
For  this — in  course  the  planets  roll 
And  day  succeeds  the  night. 

4  For  this — the  sun  disperses  heat 

And  beams  of  cheering  day; 

And  distant  stars,  in  order  set, 

By  night  thy  power  display. 

5  For  this — the  earth  its  produce  yields, 

For  this — the  waters  flow; 
And  blooming  plants  adorn  the  fields, 
And  trees  aspiring  grow. 

6  Inspired  with  praise,  our  minds  pursue 

This  wise  and  noble  end — 
That  all  we  think,  and  all  we  do. 
Shall  to  thine  honour  tend. 


91 


HYMN  87.    C.  M. 

1  nnHE  God  of  nature  and  of  grace, 

X    In  all  his  works  appears; 
His  goodness  through  the  earth  we  trace, 
His  grandeur  in  the  spheres. 

2  Behold  this  fair  and  fertile  globe, 

By  him  in  wisdom  planned; 
'Twas  he  who  girded,  like  a  robe, 
The  ocean  round  the  land. 

3  Lift  to  the  arch  of  heaven  your  eye; 

Thither  his  path  pursue; 
His  glory,  boundless  as  the  sky, 
O'erwhelms  the  wondering  view. 

4  How  excellent,  O  Lord,  thy  name, 

In  all  creation's  lines! 
Spread  through  eternity,  thy  fame 
With  rising  lustre  shines. 

5  These  lower  works  that  swell  thy  praise, 

High  as  man's  thought  can  tower, 
Are  but  a  portion  of  thy  ways, 
The  hiding  of  thy  power. 

6  O,  shouldst  thou  rend  aside  the  veil, 

And  show  thy  dwelling-place, 
The  souls  which  thou  hast  made  would  fail! 
'Twere  death  to  see  thy  face. 

7  Can  none  behold  that  face  and  live? 

Yea,  sinners  may  draw  near: 
The  Lord  is  kind,  and  will  forgive, 
His  love  shall  cast  out  fear. 

8  Millions  amidst  his  presence  stand, 

Who  feel,  while  they  adore, 
Fullness  of  joy,  at  his  right  hand, 
And  pleasures  evermore. 


THE   WORKS   OF   GOD. 

HYMN  88.    C.  M. 

1  "D  EJOICE,  ye  righteous,  in  the  Lord, 
JtV  This  work  belongs  to  you: 

Sing  of  his  name,  his  ways,  his  word, 
How  holy,  just,  and  true! 

2  His  mercy  and  his  righteousness 

Let  heaven  and  earth  proclaim; 
His  works  of  nature,  and  of  grace 
Reveal  his  wondrous  name. 

3  His  word,  with  energy  divine, 

Those  heavenly  arches  spread, 

Bade  starry  hosts  around  them  shine, 

And  light  the  heavens  pervade. 

4  He  taught  the  swelling  waves  to  flow 

To  their  appointed  deep; 
Bade  raging  seas  their  limits  know, 
And  still  their  station  keep. 

5  Ye  tenants  of  the  spacious  earth, 

With  fear  before  him  stand, 
He  spake,  and  nature  took  its  birth, 
And  rests  on  his  command. 

6  He  scorns  the  angry  nations'  rage, 

And  breaks  their  vain  designs; 
His  counsel  stands  through  every  age, 
And  in  full  glory  shines. 

HYMN  89.     L.  M. 

1  T  OOK  up,  ye  saints!  direct  your  eyes 
.1  J  To  him  who  dwells  above  the  skies; 
With  your  glad  notes  his  praise  rehearse, 
Who  formed  the  mighty  universe. 

2  He  spoke,  and  from  the  gloom  of  night, 
At  once  sprang  up  the  cheering  light; 
Him  discord  heard;  and,  at  his  nod, 
Beauty  awoke,  and  spoke  the  God. 


PROVIDENCE. 

3  The  word  he  gave,  the  obedient  sun 
Began  his  glorious  race  to  run; 
Nor  silver  moon,  nor  stars  delay; 
To  glide  along  the  ethereal  way. 

4  Teeming  with  life — air,  earth  and  sea, 
Obey  the  Almighty's  high  decree: 
To  every  tribe  he  gives  their  food, 
Then  speaks  the  whole  divinely  good. 

5  But  to  complete  the  wondrous  plan, 
From  earth  and  dust  he  fashions  man, 
In  man  the  last,  in  him  the  best, 
The  Maker's  image  stands  confest. 

6  Lord,  while  thy  glorious  works  I  view, 
Form  thou  my  heart  and  soul  anew, 
Here  bid  thy  purest  light  to  shine, 
And  beauty  glow  with  charms  divine! 


'A 


PROVIDENCE. 

HYMN  90.     S.  M. 
WAY,  my  needless  fears, 


A  ray  of  heavenly  light  appears, 
A  messenger  divine. 

2  Thrice  comfortable  hope, 

That  calms  my  troubled  breast, 
My  Father's  hand  prepares  the  cup, 
And  what  he  wills  is  best. 

3  If  what  I  wish  is  good, 

And  suits  the  will  divine; 
By  earth  and  hell  in  vain  withstood, 
I  know  it  shall  be  mine. 

4  Still  let  them  counsel  take, 

To  frustrate  his  decree, 
They  cannot  keep  a  blessing  back, 
By  Heaven  designed  for  me. 


94  THE  WORKS   OF   GOD. 

5  Here  then  I  doubt  no  more, 

But  in  his  pleasure  rest, 
Whose  wisdom,  love,  and  truth,  and  power 
Engage  to  make  me  blest. 

6  To  accomplish  his  design 

The  creatures  all  agree, 

And  all  the  attributes  divine 

Are  now  at  work  for  me. 


HYMN  91.    8  7s. 

1  TTAPPY  man  whom  God  doth  aid! 
_IJL  God  our  souls  and  bodies  made; 
God  on  us  in  gracious  showers, 
Blessings  every  moment  pours; 
Compasses  with  angel  bands, 

Bids  them  bear  us  in  their  hands; 
Parents,  friends,  'twas  God  bestowed; 
Life,  and  all,  descend  from  God. 

2  He  this  flowery  carpet  spread, 
Made  the  earth  on  which  we  tread; 
God  refreshes  in  the  air, 

Covers  with  the  clothes  we  wear, 
Feeds  us  with  the  food  we  eat, 
Cheers  us  by  his  light  and  heat, 
Makes  his  sun  on  us  to  shine; — 
All  our  blessings  are  divine! 

3  Give  him,  then,  and  ever  give, 
Thanks  for  all  that  we  receive! 
Man  we  for  his  kindness  love; 
How  much  more  our  God  above! 
Worthy  thou,  our  heavenly  Lord, 
To  be  honoured  and  adored: 

God  of  all-creating  grace 
Take  the  everlasting  praise! 


PROVIDENCE.  96 

HYMN  92.     C.  M. 

1  /~\  THOU  my  light,  my  life,  my  joy, 
\J  My  glory,  and  my  all! 

Unsent  by  thee,  no  good  can  come, 
No  evil  can  befall. 

2  Such  are  thy  schemes  of  providence, 

And  methods  of  thy  grace, 

That  1  may  safely*  trust  in  thee, 

Through  all  this  wilderness. 

3  'Tis  thine  outstretched  and  powerful  arm 

Upholds  me  in  the  way; 
And  thy  rich  bounty  well  supplies 
The  wants  of  every  day. 

4  For  such  compassions,  O  my  God! 

Ten  thousand  thanks  are  due; 

For  such  compassions,  I  esteem 

Ten  thousand  thanks  too  few. 

HYMN  93.     C.  M. 

1  /~1  OD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way, 
vX  His  wonders  to  perform; 

He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines, 

Of  never- failing  skill, 
He  treasures  up  his  bright  designs, 
And  works  his  sovereign  will. 

3  Ye  fearful  saints!  fresh  courage  take: 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  will  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  him  for  his  grace; 
'  Behind  a  frowning  provideucs 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 


96  THE    WORKS   OF   COD. 

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  every  hour. 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 

And  scan  his  work  in  vain: 
God  is  his  own  interpreter, 
And  he  will  make  it  plain. 

HYMN  94.     C.  M. 

1  TT7HEN  all  thy  mercies,  O  my  God, 

W     My  rising  soul  surveys, 
Transported  with  the  view,  I'm  lost,    . 
In  wonder,  love  and  praise! 

2  O  how  shall  words,  with  equal  warmth, 

The  gratitude  declare, 
That  glows  within  my  ravished  heart! 
But  thou  canst  read  it  there. 

3  Thy  providence  my  life  sustained, 

And  all  my  wants  redrest, 

When  in  the  silent  womb  I  lay, 

And  hung  upon  the  breast. 

4  To  all  my  weak  complaints  and  cries, 

Thy  mercy  lent  an  ear, 
Ere  yet  my  feeble  thoughts  had  learned 
To  form  themselves  in  prayer. 

5  Unnumbered  comforts  to  my  soul 

Thy  tender  care  bestowed, 
Before  my  infant  heart  conceived 
From  whom  those  comforts  flowed. 

6  When  in  the  slippery  paths  of  youth, 

With  heedless  steps  I  ran, 
Thine  arm,  unseen,  conveyed  me  safe, 
And  led  me  up  to  man. 


PROVIDENCE.  91 

7  Through  hidden  dangers,  toils,  and  deaths, 
It  gently  cleared  my  way; 
And  through  the  pleasing  snares  of  vice, 
More  to  he  feared  than  they. 

S  When  worn  with  sickness,  oft  hast  thou 
With  health  renewed  my  face; 
And  when  in  sins  and  sorrows  sunk, 
Revived  my  soul  with  grace. 

9  Thy  hounteous  hand  with  worldly  bliss 
Has  made  my  cup  run  o'er; 
And  in  a  kind  and  faithful  friend 
Has  doubled  all  my  store. 

10  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  gifts 

My  daily  thanks  employ; 
Nor  is  the  least  a  cheerful  heart, 
That  tastes  those  gifts  with  joy. 

11  Through  every  period  of  my  life 

Thy  goodness  I'll  pursue; 
And  after  death,  in  distant  worlds, 
The  glorious  theme  renew. 

12  When  nature  fails,  and  day  and  night 

Divide  thy  works  no  more, 
My  ever  grateful  heart,  O  Lord, 
Thy  mercy  shall  adore. 

13  Through  all  eternity,  to  thee 

A  joyful  song  I'll  raise; 

But  oh!  eternity's  too  short 

To  utter  all  thy  praise. 

HYMN  95.     L.  M. 

1   V  JMIS  wisdom,  mercy,  love  divine, 

J.     Which  mingles  blessings  with  our  cares, 
And  shall  our  thankless  hearts  repine 
That  we  obtain  not  ail  our  prayers? 


98  THE   WORKS   OF   GOD. 

2  From  diffidenee  our  sorrows  flow; 

Short-sighted  mortals,  weak  and  blind, 
Bend  down  their  eyes  to  earth  and  wo, 
And  doubt  if  providence  be  kind. 

3  Should  heaven  with  every  wish  comply, 

Say,  would  the  grant  relieve  the  care? 
Perhaps  the  good  for  which  we  sigh, 

Might  change  its  name  and  prove  a  snare. 

4  Were  once  our  vain  desires  subdued, 

The  will  resigned,  the  heart  at  rest; 
In  every  scene  we  should  conclude, 
The  will  of  heaven  is  right,  is  best. 

HYMN  96.     L.  M. 

1  /GREATEST  of  beings,  source  of  life, 
vJT  Sovereign  of  air,  and  earth,  and  sea! 
All  nature  feels  thy  power;  but  man 

A  grateful  tribute  pays  to  thee. 

2  Subject  to  wants,  to  thee  he  looks, 

And  from  thy  goodness  seeks  supplies; 
And  when,  oppressed  with  guilt,  he  mourns, 
Thy  mercy  lifts  him  to  the  skies. 

3  Children,  whose  little  minds,  unformed, 

Ne'er  raised  a  tender  thought  to  heaven; 
And  men,  whom  reason  lifts  to  God, 
Tho'  oft  by  passion  downward  driven: 

4  Those,  too,  who  bend  with  age  and  care, 

And  faint  and  tremble  near  the  tomb, 
Who,  sickening  at  the  present  scenes, 
Sigh  for  that  better  state  to  come: 

5  All,  great  Creator!  all  are  thine; 

All  feel  thy  providential  care; 
And  thro'  each  varying  scene  of  life, 
Alike  thy  constant  pity  share. 


PROVIDENCE.  99 

6  And,  whether  grief  oppress  the  heart, 

Or  whether  joy  elate  the  breast, 
Or  life  still  keep  its  little  course, 
Or  death  invite  the  heart  to  rest. 

7  All  are  thy  messengers,  and  all 

Thy  sacred  pleasure,  Lord,  obey; 
And  all  are  training  man  to  dwell, 
Nearer  to  bliss,  and  nearer  thee. 


HYMN  97.     L.  M. 

EACE,  troubled  soul,  thou  need'st  not  fear! 
Thy  great  Provider  still  is  near: 
Who  fed  thee  last,  will  feed  thee  still, 
Be  calm,  and  sink  into  his  will. 


'P 


2  The  Lord  who  built  the  earth  and  sky, 
In  mercy  stoops  to  hear  thy  cry; 

His  promise  all  may  freely  claim, 
'Ask  and  receive  in  Jesus'  name.' 

3  His  stores  are  open  all,  and  free 
To  such  as  truly  upright  be; 
Water  and  bread  he'll  give  for  food, 
With  all  things  else  which  he  sees  good. 

4  Your  sacred  hairs,  which  are  so  small, 
By  God  himself  are  numbered  all; 
This  truth  he's  published  all  abroad, 
That  men  may  learn  to  trust  the  Lord. 

5  The  ravens  daily  he  doth  feed, 

And  sends  them  food  as  they  have  need; 
Although  they  nothing  have  in  store, 
Yet  as  they  lack  he  gives  them  more. 

6  Then  do  not  seek  with  anxious  care, 
What  ye  shall  eat,  or  drink,  or  wear, 
Your  heavenly  Father  will  you  feed, 
He  knows  that  all  these  thinjs  you  need. 


100  THE   WORKS   OF   GOD. 


HYMN  98.     L.  M. 

1  TT^TERNAL  source  of  every  joy! 

S-J   Well  may  thy  praise  our  lips  employ. 
While  in  thy  temple  we  appear, 
To  hail  thee,  sovereign  of  the  year. 

2  Wide  as  the  wheels  of  nature  roll, 

Thy  hand  supports  and  guides  the  whole: 
The  sun  is  taught  by  thee  to  riso, 
•  And  darkness  when  to  veil  the  skies. 

3  The  flowery  spring  at  thy  command, 
Perfumes  the  air,  and  paints  the  land; 
The  summer  rays  with  vigor  shine 
To  raise  the  corn  and  cheer  the  vine. 

4  Thy  hand  in  autumn  richly  pours 
Through  all  our  coasts  redundant  stores; 
And  winters,  softened  by  thy  care, 

No  more  the  face  of  horror  wear. 

5  Seasons,  and  months,  and  weeks  and  days> 
Demand  successive  songs  of  praise; 

And  b.j  the  grateful  homage  paid, 
With  morning  light  and  evening  shade. 

6  Here  in  thy  house  let  incense  rise, 
And  circling  sabbaths  bless  our  eyes, 
Till  to  those  lofty  heights  we  soar, 
Where  days  and  years  revolve  no  more. 

HYMN  99.    6  8s. 

1  npHE  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare, 
JL    And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd's  care; 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply, 
And  guard  me  with  a  watchful  eye: 
My  noon-day  walks  he  shall  attend, 
And  all  my  midnight  hours  defend. 


REDEMPTION. 

2  When  in  the  sultry  glebe  I  faint, 
Or  on  the  thirsty  mountain  pant, 
To  fertile  vales  "and  dewy  meads, 
My  weary  wandering  steps  he  leads, 
Where  peaceful  rivers,  soft  and  slow, 
Amid  the  verdant  landscape  flow. 

3  Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread, 
With  gloomy  horrors  overspread, 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill, 
For  thou,  O  Lord,  art  with  me  still, 
Thy  friendly  crook  shall  give  me  aid, 
And  guide  me  through  the  dreadful  shade. 

4  Though  in  a  bare  and  rugged  way, 
Through  devious,  lonely  wilds  I  stray, 
Thy  bounty  shall  my  pains  beguile, 
The  barren  wilderness  shall  smile, 
With  sudden  greens  and  herbage  crowned, 
And  streams  shall  murmur  all  around. 


101 


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REDEMPTTON. 
THE    LOVE   OF   THE    FATHER. 

HYMN  IOC    S.  M. 

AISE  your  triumphant  songs 
To  an  immortal  tune, 
Let  all  the  earth  resound  the  deeds 
Celestial  grace  has  done. 

2  Sing  how  eternal  love 

Its  chief  beloved  chose, 
And  bade  him  raise  our  ruined  race 
From  their  abyss  of  woes. 

3  His  hand  no  thunder  bears, 

No  terror  clothes  his  brow, 
No  bolts  to  drive  our  guilty  souls 
To  fiercer  flames  below. 


102  REDEMPTION. 

4  'Twas  mercy  filled  the  throne, 

And  wrath  stood  silent  by, 
When  Christ  was  sent  with  pardons  dowa 
To  rebels  doomed  to  die. 

5  Now,  sinners,  dry  your  tears, 

Let  hopeless  sorrows  cease; 

Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  his  love, 

And  take  the  offered  peace. 

6  Lord,  we  obey  thy  call; 

We  lay  an  humble  claim 
To  the  salvation  thou  hast  brought, 
And  love  and  praise  thy  name. 

HYMN  101.     7s. 

1  O ING,  my  soul,  his  wondrous  love, 
^  AVho  from  yon  bright  throne  above, 
Ever  watchful  o'er  our  race, 

Still  to  man  extends  his  grace. 

2  Heaven  and  earth  by  him  were  made, 
All  is  by  his  sceptre  swayed; 
What  are  we  that  he  should  show 
So  much  love  to  us  below? 

3  God,  the  merciful  and  good, 
Bought  us  with  the  Saviour's  blood; 
And,  to  make  our  safety  sure, 
Guides  us  by  his  Spirit  pure. 

4  Sing,  my  soul,  adore  his  name;  ' 
Let  his  glory  be  thy  theme: 
Praise  him  till  he  calls  thee  home, 
Trust  his  love  for  all  to  come. 

HYMN  102.    C.  M. 

1  IVTY  grateful  soul,  for  ever  praise, 
_Lt_L  For  ever  love  his  name, 
Who  turned  thee  from  the  fatal  paths 
Of  folly,  sin,  and  shame. 


LOVE   OF   THE    FATHER.  103 

2  Vain  and  presumptuous  is  the  trust 

Which  in  our  works  we  place: 
Salvation  from  a  higher  source 
Flows  to  our  fallen  race. 

3  "Tis  from  the  love  of  God  through  Christ, 

That  all  our  hopes  begin; 
His  mercy  saved  our  souls  from  death, 
And  washed  us  from  our  sin. 

4  His  Spirit,  through  the  Saviour  shed, 

His  sacred  fire  imparts, 
Removes  our  dross,  and  love  divine 
Eukindles  in  our  hearts. 

5  Thus  raised  from  death,  we  live  anew; 

And,  justified  by  grace, 
We  hope  in  glory  to  appear, 
And  see  our  Father's  face. 

HYMN  103.    C.  M. 

1  TNDULGENT  Father,  how  divine, 
JL  How  bright  thy  beauties  are! 
Through  nature's  ample  round  they  shine, 

Thy  goodness  to  declare. 

2  But  in  thy  nobler  work  of  grace, 

What  brighter  mercy  smiles, 
In  our  benign  Redeemer's  face, 
And  every  fear  beguiles! 

3  Such  wonders,  Lord,  while  we  survey, 

To  thee  our  thanks  shall  rise, 
\v  hen  morning  ushers  in  the  day, 
Or  evening  veils  the  skies. 

4  When  glimmering  life  resigns  its  flame. 

Thy  praise  shall  tune  our  breath; 
The  dear  memorials  of  thy  name. 
Shall  gild  the  shades  of  death. 


104  REDEMPTION. 

5  But  oh,  how  sweet  our  song  shall  rise, 
When  freed  from  feeble  clay: 
And  all  thy  glories  meet  our  eyes 
In  one  eternal  day! 

HYMN  104.     L.  M. 

1  1/tATHER,  whose  everlasting  love 
JT     Thy  only  son  for  sinners  gave; 
Whose  grace  to  all  did  freely  move, 

And  sent  him  down  the  world  to  save: 

2  Help  us  thy  mercy  to  extol, 

Immense,  unfathomed,  unconnned; 

To  praise  the  Lamb  who  died  for  all, 

The  general  Saviour  of  mankind. 

3  Thy  undistinguishing  regard. 

Was  cast  on  Adam's  fallen  race: 
For  all  thou  hast  in  Christ  prepared 
Sufficient,  sovereign,  saving  grace. 

4  The  world  he  suffered  to  redeem: 

For  all  he  hath  the  atonement  made: 
For  those  that  will  not  come  to  him, 
The  ransom  of  his  life  was  paid. 

5  Why  then,  thou  universal  love, 

Should  any  of  thy  grace  despair? 
To  all,  to  all  thy  bowels  move; 
But  straitened  in  our  own  we  are. 

6  Arise,  O  God!  maintain  thy  cause! 

The  fulness  of  the  Gentiles  call: 
Lift  up  the  standard  of  the  cross, 

And  all  shall  own  Christ  died  for  all. 

HYMN  105.     L.  M. 

1  "EXTERNAL  depth  of  love  divine,— 
Vj  In  Jesus,  Gcd  with  us, — displayed; 
How  bright  thy  beaming  glories  shine! 
How  wide  thy  healing  streams  are  spread' 


LOVE    OF   THE    FATHER. 

2  With  whom  dost  thou  delight  to  dwell? 

Sinners,  a  vile  and  thankless  race; 
O  God,  what  tongue  aright  can  tell 

How  vast  thy  love,  how  great  thy  grace! 

3  The  dictates  of  thy  sovereign  will, 

With  joy  our  grateful  hearts  receive: 
All  thy  delight  m  us  fulfil; 

Lo!  all  we  are,  to  thee  we  give. 

4  To  thy'sure  love,  thy  tender  care, 

Our  flesh,  soul,  spirit,  we  resign; 
O  fix  thy  sacred  presence  there, 
And  seal  the  abode  for  ever  thine. 

5  O  King  of  glory,  thy  rich  grace 

Our  feeble  thought  surpasses  far; 
Yea,  even  our  crimes,  though  numberless, 
Less  numerous  than  thy  mercies  are. 

6  Still,  Lord,  thy  saving  health  display, 

And  arm  our  souls  with  heavenly  zeal; 
So  fearless  shall  we  urge  our  way 

Through  all  the  powers  of  earth  and  hell. 


T.nt 


HYMN  106.    L.  M. 
LESS,  O  my  soul,  the  living  God, 
Call  home  thy  thoughts  that  rove  abroad; 
Let  all  the  powers  within  me  join 
In  work  and  worship  so  divine. 


2  Bless,  O  my  soul,  the  God  of  grace: 
His  favours  claim  thy  highest  praise: 
Let  not  the  wonders  he  hath  wrought 
Be  lost  in  silence  and  forgot. 

3  'Tis  he,  my  soul,  that  sent  his  Son 

To  die  for  crimes  which  thou  hast  done: 
He  owns  the  ransom — and  forgives 
The  hourly  follies  oftror  lives, 

6 


106  REDEMPTION. 

4  Let  every  land  his  power  confess, 
Let  all  the  earth  adore  his  grace: 
My  heart  and  tongue  with  rapture  join. 
In  work  and  worship  so  divine. 


THE    MEDIATION*    OF    CHRIST. 


CHARACTER    OF    CHRIST. 

HYMN  107.     C.  M. 

1  A   WAKE,  awake  the  sacred  song 
A  To  our  incarnate  Lord; 

Let  every  heart  and  every  tongue 
Adore  the  eternal  Word. 

2  That  awful  Word,  that  sovereign  Power 

By  whom  the  worlds  were  made; 
(O  happy  morn!  illustrious  hour!) 
Was  once  in  flesh  arrayed! 

3  Then  shone  almighty  power  and  love, 

In  all  their  glorious  forms, 
When  Jesus  left  his  throne  above 
To  dwell  with  sinful  worms. 

4  To  dwell  with  misery  below, 

The  Saviour  left  the  skies; 
And  sunk  to  wretchedness  and  wo, 
That  worthless  man  might  rise. 

5  Adoring  angels  tuned  their  songs, 

To  hail  the  joyful  day; 
With  rapture  then,  let  mortal  tongues 
Their  grateful  worship  pay. 

6  What  glory,  Lord,  to  thee  is  due! 

With  wonder  we  adore; 
But  could  we  sing  as  angels  do, 
Our  highest  praise  were  poor. 


MEDIATION   OF   CHRIST.  107 

HYMN  108.    8s  &  7s. 

1  T  ORD  of  every  land  and  nation, 
J_J  Ancient  of  eternal  days! 
Sounded  through  the  wide  creation 

Be  thy  just  and  lawful  praise. 

2  For  the  grandeur  of  thy  nature, — 

Grand  beyond  a  seraph's  thought; 
For  created  works  of  power, — 

Works  with  skill  and  kindness  wrought: 

3  For  thy  providence,  that  governs 

Through  thine  empire's  wide  domain; 
Wings  an  angel,  guides  a  sparrow; 
Blessed  be  thy  gentle  reign. 

4  But  thy  rich,  thy  free  redemption, 

Dark  through  brightness  all  along; 
Thought  is  poor,  and  poor  expression — ■ 
Who  dare  sing  that  awful  song? 

5  Brightness  of  the  Father's  glory, 

Shall  thy  praise  unuttered  lie? 
Fly,  my  tongue,  such  guilty  silence! 
Sing  the  Lord,  who  came  to  die, 

6  Did  the  angels  sing  thy  coming? 

Did  the  shepherds  learn  their  lays? 
Shame  would  cover  me  ungrateful, 
Should  my  tongue  refuse  to  praise. 

7  From  the  highest  throne  in  glory! 

To  the  cross  of  deepest  wo! 
All  to  ransom  guilty  captives! 
Flow,  my  praise,  for  ever  flow. 

8  Go,  return,  immortal  Saviour! 

Leave  thy  footstool,  take  thy  throne; 
Thence  return,  and  reign  for  ever, 
Be  the  kingdom  all  thy  own. 


105  REDEMPTION. 

HYMN  109.     L.  M. 

1  gj^RE  tlie  blue  heavens  were  stretched  abroad 
Vj  From  everlasting  was  the  Word; 

With  God  he  was:  the  "Word  was  God, 
And  must  divinely  be  adored. 

2  By  his  own  power  were  all  things  made; 

By  him  supported  all  things  stand; 
He  is  the  whole  creation's  Head, 
.  And  angels  fly  at  his  command. 

3  But  lo,  he  leaves  those  heavenly  forms; 

The  Word  descends  and  dwells  in  clay, 
That  he  may  converse  hold  with  worms, 
Dressed  in  such  feeble  flesh  as  they. 

4  The  angels  leave  their  high  abode 

To  learn  new  mysteries  here,  and  tell 
The  love  of  our  descending  God, 
The  glories  of  Immanuel. 


HYMN  110.    L.  M. 


RIGHT  King  of  glory,  dreadful  God, 

'  Our  spirits  bow  before  thy  seat, 

To  thee  we  lift  an  humble  thought, 
And  worship  at  thine  awful  feet. 


B 


2  A  thousand  seraphs  strong  and  bright 

Stand  round  the  glorious  Deity; 

But  who  amongst  the  sons  of  light 

Pretends  comparison  with  thee! 

3  Yet  there  is  one  of  human  frame, 

Jesus,  arrayed  in  flesh  and  blood, 
Thinks  it  no  robbery  to  claim 
A  full  equality  with  God. 

4  Their  glory  shines  with  equal  beams, 

Their  essence  is  forever  one, 
Though  they  are  known  by  different  names. 
The  Father  God,  and  God  the  Son. 


MEDIATION    OF    CHRIST.  109 

a  Then  let  the  name  of  Christ,  our  King, 
With  equal  honours  be  adored; 
His  praise  let  every  angel  sing, 

And  all  the  nations  own  their  Lord. 


HYMN  111.     L.  M. 

1  lY/TY  song  shall  bless  the  Lord  of  all, 

i  tJL  My  praise  shall  climb  to  his  abode; 
Thee,  Saviour,  by  that  name  I  call, 
The  great  Supreme,  the  mighty  God. 

2  Without  beginning  or  decline, 

Object  of  faith  and  not  of  sense;- 
Eternal  ages  saw  him  shine, 
He  shines  eternal  ages  hence. 

3  As  much,  when  in  the  manger  laid, 

Almighty  Ruler  of  the  sky, 
As  when  the  six  days'  work  he  made 
Filled  all  the  morning  stars  with  joy. 

A  Of  all  the  crowns  Jehovah  bears, 
Salvation  is  his  dearest  claim; 
That  gracious  sound  well  pleased  he  hears, 
And  owns  Immanuel  for  his  name. 


5  A  cheerful  confidence  I  feel, 

My  well-placed  hopes  with  joy  I  see: 
My  bosom  glows  with  heavenly  zeal 
To  worship  him  who  died  for  me. 

6  As  man,  he  pities  my  complaint, 

His  power  and  truth  are  all  divine; 
He  will  not  fail,  he  cannot  faint, 
Salvation's  sure,  and  must  be  mine. 


110  REDEMPTION. 

PROMISE    OF   CHRIST. 

HYMN  112.     C.  M. 

1  TTARK,  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  comes, 
JLL  The  Saviour  promised  long, 

Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

2  On  him  the  Spirit,  largely  poured, 

Exerts  his  sacred  fire; 
Wisdom,  and  might,  and  zeal,  and  love, 
His  holy  breast  inspire. 

3  He  comes  the  prisoners  to  release, 

In  Satan's  bondage  held: 
The  gates  of  brass  before  him  burst, 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

4  He  comes,  from  thickest  films  of  vice 

To  clear  the  mental  ray; 
And  on  the  eyes,  oppressed  with  night, 
To  pour  celestial  day. 

5  He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 

The  wounded  soul  to  cure, 
And  with  the  treasures  of  his  grace, 
To  enrich  the  humble  poor. 

6  The  sacred  year  has  now  revolved, 

Accepted  of  the  Lord, 
When  heaven's  high  promise  is  fulfilled, 
And  Israel  is  restored. 

7  Our  glad  hosannas,  Prince  of  peace! 

Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim; 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  thy  beloved  name. 

HYMN  113.    L.  M. 
1  rjlO  those  who  fear  and  trust  the  Lord, 
JL    His  mercy  stands  forever  sure; 
From  age  to  age  his  promise  lives 
And  the  performance  i*  secure. 


MEDIATION    OF    CHRIST.  Ill 

2  He  spake  to  Abraham  of  his  seed, 

'In  thee  shall  all  the  earth  be  blessed:' 
The  memory  of  that  ancient  word 
Lay  long  in  his  eternal  breast- 

3  But  now  no  more  shall  Israel  wait, 

No  more  the  Gentiles  lie  forlorn; 
Lo,  the  Desire  of  Nations  comes, 
Behold — the  promised  s-eed  is  born! 


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TYPES    OF    CHRIST. 

HYMN  114.    S.  M. 
OT  all  the  blood  of  beasts. 


Jewish  altars  slain, 
Could  give  the  guilty  conscience  peace, 
Or  wash  away  our  stain. 

2  But  Christ,  the  heavenly  Lamb, 

Takes  all  our  sins  away; 
A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name, 
And  richer  blood,  than  they. 

3  Believing,  we  rejoice 

To  feel  the  curse  remove; 
Y\  e  bless  the  Lamb,  with  cheerful  voice, 
And  trust  his  bleeding  love. 

HYMN  115.     S.  M. 

1  rpHOU,  very  Paschal  Lamb, 

JL     Whose  blood  for  us  was  shed, 
Through  whom  we  out  of  Egypt  came, 
Thy  ransomed  people  lead. 

2  Angel  of  gospel  grace, 

Fulfil  thy  character: 
To  guard  and  feed  the  chosen  race, 
In  Israel's  camp  appeal-. 


112  REDEMPTION. 

3  Throughout  the  desert  way, 

Conduct  us  by  thy  light; 
Be  thou  a  cooling  cloud  by  day, 
A  cheering  fire  by  night. 

4  Our  fainting  souls  sustain 

With  blessings  from  above; 
And  ever  on  thy  people  rain 
The  manna  of  thy  love. 

HYMN  116.     C.  M. 

1  ~f  ^THEN  poison  spreading  through  their  veins, 

V  V     Made  Israel  mourn  their  sin, 
Eternal  mercy  eased  their  pains, 
And  healed  the  grief  within. 

2  A  brazen  serpent  high  was  raised, 

Salvation  to  procure; 
The  wounded  looked,  the  living  praised, 
The  dying  found  a  cure. 

3  Sinners  who  feel  the  deadly  sting, 

And  mourn  their  follies  past, 
May  now  their  sins  and  sorrows  bring, 
And  free  salvation  taste. 

4  See  Jesus  crucified  and  slain, 

Behold  him  raised  on  high; 
One  look  will  save  from  endiess  pain, — 
O  look!  and  never  die! 

HYMN  117.    C.  M. 

1  rf^HE  true  Messiah  now  appears, 
A    The  types  are  all  withdrawn; 
So  fly  the  shadows  and  the  stars, 
Before  the  rising  dawn. 


MEDIATION   Or   CHRIST.  113 

2  No  smoking  sweets,  nor  bleeding  lambs, 

Nor  kid,  nor  bullock  slain; 
Incense  and  spice  of  costly  names, 
Would  all  be  burnt  in  vain. 

3  He  took  our  mortal  flesh  to  show 

The  wonders  of  his  love; 

For  us  he  paid  his  life  below, 

And  prays  for  us  above. 

4  'Father,'  he  cries,  'forgive  their  sins, 

For  I  myself  have  died;' 
And  then  he  shows  his  opened  veins, 
And  pleads  his  wounded  side. 


'O 


HYMN  118.     L.  M. 

THOU,  whose  offering  on  the  tree 
The  legal  offerings  all  foreshowed, 
Borrowed  their  whole  effect  from  thee, 
And  drew  their  virtue  from  thy  blood. 

2  The  blood  of  goats  and  bullocks  slain, 

Could  never  for  one  sin  atone: 
To  purge  the  guilty  offerer's  stain, 
Thine  was  the  work,  and  thine  alone. 

3  Vain  in  themselves  their  duties  were, 

Their  services  could  never  please, 
Till  joined  w,ith  thine,  and  made  to  share 
The  merits  of  thy  righteousness. 

4  Forward  they  cast  a  faithful  look 

On  thy  approaching  sacrifice; 
And  thence  a  pleasing  savour  took, 
And  rose  accepted  in  the  skies. 

5  Those  feeble  types,  and  shadows  old, 

Are  all  in  thee,  the  truth  fulfilled; 
We  in  thy  sacrifice  behold 

The  substance  of  those  right*  revealed, 


114  REDEMPTION. 

6  Thy  meritorious  sufferings  past, 

We  see  by  faith  to  us  brought  back, 
And  on  thy  grand  oblation  cast. 
Its  saving  benefits  partake. 


BIRTH    OF   CHRIST. 

HYMN  119.     S.  M. 

1  T/£  7"E  come  with  joyful  song, 

?  T     To  hail  this  happy  morn: 
Glad  tidings  from  an  angel's  tongue, 
'This  day  is  Jesus  born!' 

2  What  transports  doth  his  name 

To  sinful  men  afford! 
His  glorious  titles  we  proclaim — 
A  Saviour — Christ — the  Lord! 

3  Glory  to  God  on  high, 

All  hail  the  happy  morn: 
We  join  the  antbems  of  the  sky, 
And  sing — 'The  Saviour's  born!' 

HYMN  120.     7s. 

1  "ORIGHT  and  joyful  is  the  morn, 
_D  For  to  us  a  child  is  born; 
From  the  highest  realms  of  heaven 
Unto  us  a  son  is  given. 

2  On  his  shoulder  he  shall  bear 
Power  and  majesty — and  wear, 
On  his  vesture  and  his  thigh, 
Names  most  awful — names  most  high. 

3  Wonderfid  in  counsel  he, 
Christ,  the  Incarnate  Deity, 
Sire  of  ages  ne'er  to  cease, 

King  of  kings,  and  Prince  of  peace. 


MEDIATION    OF   CHRIST.  110 

4  Come  and  worship  at  his  feet, 
Yield  to  him  the  homage  meet; 
From  his  manger  to  his  throne, 
Homage  due  to  God  alone. 

HYMN  121.     7s. 

1  |T  ARK! — the  herald  angels  sing, 
JLL  'Glory  to  the  new-born  King! 
Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild, 
God  and  sinners  reconciled!' 

2  Joyful,  all  ye  nations,  rise, 
Join  the  triumph  of  the  skies; 
With  the  angelic  host  proclaim, 

'Christ  is  born  iir  Bethlehem.' 

3  Mild,  he  lays  his  glory  by, 
Born,  that  man  no  move  may  die, 
Born,  to  raise  the  sons  of  eartb, 
Born  to  give  them  second  birth. 

4  Veiled  in  flesh — the  Godhead  see, 
Hail  the  incarnate  Deity; 
Pleased  as  mau  with  men  to  appear, 
See  the  great  Immanuel  here. 

5  Hail  the  heaven-born  Prince  of  peace! 
Hail  the  Sun  of  righteousness! 
Light  and  life  to  all  he  brings, 
Risen  with  healing  in  his  wings. 

HYMN  122.     C.  M. 

1  TTTHILE  shepherds  watched  their  flocks  by 
VV       night, 
All  seated  on  the  ground, 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down. 
And  glory  shone  around. 


116  REDEMPTION. 

2  'Fear  not,'  said  he, — for  mighty  dread 

Had  seized  their  troubled  mind, — 
'Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 
To  you  and  all"  mankind. 

3  'To  you  in  David's  town,  this  day, 

Is  born  of  David's  line, 
The  Saviour,  who  is  Christ  the  Lord, 
And  this  shall  be  the  sign. 

4  'The  heavenly  babe  you  there  shall  find 

To  human  view  displayed, 
All  meanly  wrapped  in  swathing  bands. 
And  in  a  manger  laid.' 

5  Thus  spoke  the  seraph,  and  forthwith 

Appeared  a  shining  throng 
Of  angels,  praising  God  on  high, 
And  thus  addressed  their  song: 

6  'All  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 

And  to  the  earth  be  peace: 
Good  will,  henceforth,  from  heaven  to  men, 
Begin  and  never  cease.' 

HYMN  123.     C.  M. 

1  "TWTORTALS,  awake,  with  angels  join, 
1?X  And  chant  the  solemn  lay; 

Joy,  love  and  gratitude  combine, 
To  hail  the  auspicious  day. 

2  In  heaven  the  rapturous  song  began, 

And  sweet  seraphic  fire 
Through  all  the  shining  legions  ran, 
And  strung  and  tuned  the  lyre. 

3  Swift  through  the  vast  expanse  it  flew, 

And  loud  the  echo  rolled; 
The  theme,  the  song,  the  joy  was  new, 
'Twas  more  than  fieavcu  could  hold. 


MEDIATION    OF   CHRIST. 

4  Down  through  the  portals  of  the  sky 

The  impetuous  torrent  ran 

And  angels  flew  with  eager  joy 

To  bear  the  news  to  man. 

5  Hark!  the  cherubic  armies  shout, 

And  glory  leads  the  song: 
Good  will  and  peace  are  heard  throughout 
The  harmonious  heavenly  throng. 

6  With  joy  the  chorus  we'll  repeat, 

'Glory  to  God  on  high; 
Good  will  and  peace  are  now  complete, 
Jesus  was  born  to  die.' 

7  Hail,  Prince  of  Life,  for  ever  hail! 

Redeemer,  Brother,  Friend, 
Though  earth  and  time,  and  life  should  fail, 
Thy  praise  shall  never  end. 

HYMN  124.     C.  M. 

1  ri^HE  race  that  long  in  darkness  pined 

A    Have  seen  a  glorious  light; 
The  people  now  behold  the  dawn, 
Who  dwelt  in  death  and  night. 

2  To  hail  thy  rising,  Sun  of  life! 

The  gathering  nations  come, 

Joyous  as  when  the  reapers  bear 

Their  harvest  treasures  home. 

3  For  thou  our  burden  hast  removed; 

The  oppressor's  reign  is  broke; 
Thy  fiery  conflict  with  the  foe 
Has  burst  his  cruel  yoke. 

4  To  us  the  promised  child  is  born; 

To  us  the  Son  is  given; 
Him  shall  the  tribes  of  earth  obev, 
And  all  the  host?  of  heaven. 


118  REDEMPTION. 

5  His  name  shall  be  the  Prince  of  Peace 

For  ever  more  adored, 
The  Wonderful,  the  Counsellor, 
The  mighty  God  and  Lord. 

6  His  power  increasing  still  shall  spread, 

His  reign  no  end  shall  know; 
Justice  shall  guard  his  throne  above, 
And  peace  abound  below. 

HYMN  125.     C.  M. 

1  'O  HEPHERDS,  rejoice,  lift  up  your  eyes, 

O  And  send  your  fears  away, 
News  from  the  regions  of  the  skies — 
A  Saviour's  born  to-day. 

2  'Jesus,  the  God  whom  angels  fear, 

Come  down  to  dwell  with  you; 
To-day  he  makes  his  entrance  here, 
But  not  as  monarchs  do. 

3  'No  gold,  nor  purple  swaddling  bands, 

Nor  royal  shining  things; 
A  manger  for  his  cradle  stands, 
And  holds  the  King  of  Kings. 

4  'Go,  shepherds,  where  the  infant  lies, 

And  see  his  humble  throne; 
With  tears  of  joy  in  all  your  eyes, 
Go,  shepherds,  kiss  the  Son. 

5  Thus  Gabriel  sang,  and  straight  around, 

The  heavenly  armies  throng; 
They  tune  their  harps  to  lofty  sound, 
And  thus  conclude  the  song. 

6  Glory  to  God  that  reigns  above, 

Let  peace  surround  the  earth; 
Mortals  shall  know  their  Maker's  love, 
At  their  Redeemer's  birth.' 


MEDIATION   OF   CHRIST.  119 

7  Lord!  and  shall  angels  have  their  songs, 
And  men  no  tunes  to  raise? 
O  may  we  lose  these  useless  tongues 
When  we  forget  to  praise! 

HYMN  126.     8s  &  7s. 

1  TTAIL,  thou  long  expected  Jesus, 
XX  Born  to  set  thy  people  free! 
From  our  sins  and  fears  release  us, 

Let  us  find  our  rest  in  thee. 

2  Israel's  strength  and  consolation, 

Hope  of  ali  the  saints,  thou  art; 
Long  desired  of  every  nation, 
Joy  of  every  waiting  heart. 

3  Born  thy  people  to  deliver, 

Born  a  child — yet  God  our  King, 
Born  to  reign  in  us  for  ever, 

Now  thy  gracious  kingdom  bring. 

4  By  thine  own  eternal  Spirit, 

Rule  in  all  our  hearts  alone; 
By  thine  all- sufficient  merit, 
Raise  us  to  thy  glorious  throne. 

HYMN  127.     Ss  7s  &  4. 

1  A  NGELS!  from  the  realms  of  glory, 
J\.  Wing  your  flight  o'er  all  the  earth; 
Ye,  who  sang  creation's  story, 

Now  proclaim  Messiah's  birth: 

Come  and  worship — 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

2  Shepherds!  in  the  field  abiding, 

Watching  o'er  your  flocks  by  night; 
God  with  man  is  now  residing, 
Yonder  shines  the  heavenly  light, 

Come  and  worship — 
Worship  Christ,  the  new- horn  King. 


120  REDEMPTIOX. 

3  Sages!  leave  your  contemplations, 

Brighter  visions  beam  afar; 
Seek  the  great  Desire  of  Nations; 
Ye  have  seen  his  natal  star; 

Come  and  worship — 
Worship  Christ,  the  now-born  King. 

4  Saints!  before  the  altar  bending. 

Watching  long  in  hope  and  fear, 
Suddenly  the  Lord,  descending, 
In  his  temple  shall  appear. 

Come  and  worship — 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

5  Sinners!  wrung  with  true  repentance, 

Doomed  for  guilt  to  endless  pains, 
Justice  now  revokes  the  sentence, 
Mercy  calls  you — break  your  chains: 

Come  and  worship — 
Worship  Christ,  the  new-born  King. 

HYMN.  12S.     lis  &  10s. 

1  T>RIGHTEST   and   best  of   the   sons   of   the 
JlJ  morning, 

Dawn  on  our  darkness  and  lend  us  thine  aid! 
Star  of  the  East  the  horizon  adorning, 

Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid! 

2  Cold  on  his  cradle  the  dew-drops  are  shining, 

Low  lies  his  head  with  the  beasts  of  the  stall; 
Angels  adore  him  in  slumber  reclining, 
Maker,  and  Monarch,  and  Saviour  of  all. 

3  Say,  shall  we  yield  him,  in  costly  devotion, 

Odours  of  Edom,  and  offerings  divine? 
Gems  of  the  mountain,  and  pearls  of  the  ocean, 
Myrrh  from  the  forest,  and  gold  from  the  mine? 


MEDIATION    OF   CHRIST. 


121 


4  Vadnly  we  offer  each  ample  oblation, 

Vainly  with  gifts  would  his  favour  secure; 
Richer  by  far  is  the  heart's  adoration, 

Dearer  to  God  are  the  prayers  of  the  poor! 

5  Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning, 

Dawn  on  our  darkness  and  lend  us  thine  aid! 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  cur  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 


'H 


LIFE   OF   CHRIST. 

HYMN  129.    8  7s. 

OLY  Lamb,  who  thee  confess, 
Followers  of  thy  holiness, 
Thee,  they  ever  keep  in  view, 
Ever  ask,  'what  shall  we  do?' 
Governed  by  thy  only  will, 
All  thy  words  we  would  fulfil, 
Would  in  all  thy  footsteps  go, 
Walk  as  Jesus  walked  below. 

2  While  thou  didst  on  earth  appear, 
Servant  to  thy  servants  here, 
Mindful  of  thy  place  above, 

All  thy  life,  was  prayer  and  love. 
Such  our  whole  employment  be, 
Works  of  faith  and  charity; 
Works  of  love  on  man  bestowed, 
Secret  intercourse  with  Gcd. 

3  Early  in  the  temple  met, 
Let  us  still  cur  Saviour  greet; 
Nightly  to  the  mount  repair; 
Join  our  praym?  Pattern  there. 
There  by  wrestling  faith  obtain 
Power  to  work  for  God  again; 
Power  his  image  to  reti-ieve, 
Power  like  thee,  cur  Lord,  to  live. 

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122  REDEMPTION. 

4  Vessels,  instruments  of  grace, 
Pass  we  thus  our  happy  days^ 
'T\vixt(the  mount  and  multitude. 
Doing  or  receiving  good: 
Glad  to  pray  and  labour  on, 
Till  our  earthly  course  is  run, 
Till  we  on  the  sacred  tree, 
Bow  the  head  and  die  like  thee. 

HYMN  130.     C.  M. 

1  A   BASHED  be  all  the  boast  of  age, 
.T3L  Be  hoary  learning  dumb! 
Expounder  of  the  mystic  page, 

Behold  au  infant  come!* 

2  Oh  Wisdom!  whose  unfading  power 

'  Beside  the  Eternal  stood, 
To  frame  in  nature's  earliest  hour, 
The  land,  the  sky,  the  flood;— 

3  Yet  didst  not  thou  disdain  awhile 

An  infant  form  to  wear; 
To  bless  thy  mother  with  a  smile, 
And  lisp  thy  faltered  prayer. 

4  Butin  thy  Father's  own  abode, 

With  Israel's  elders  round, 
Conversing  high  with  Israel's  God, 

Thy  chiefest  joy  was  found. 

5  So  may  .our  youth  adore  Thy  name! 

And,  Saviour,  deign  to  biess 
With  fostering  grace  the  timid  flame, 
Of  early  holiness! 

HYTtfK  \Zi.    C.  :,I. 

TN  duties  and  in  saiiferings  too, 
JL  Thy  path,  my  Lord,  I'd  traeu; 
— so  would  I  do. 
Depending  on  thy  grace. 


MEDIATION    OF   CHRIST.  123 

2  Inflamed  with  zeal,  'twas  thy  delight, 

To  do  thy  Father's  will; 
Oh  may  that  zeal  my  soul  excite, 
Thy  precepts  to  fulfil. 

3  Meekness,  humility  and  love, 

Through  all  thy  conduct  shine, 
Oh  may  my.  whole  deportment  prove 
A  copy,  Lord,  of  thine. 

HYMN  132.     C.  M. 

1  TJEHOLD,  where  in  a  mortal  form, 
J3  Appears  each  grace  divine! 
The  virtues,  all  in  Jesus  met, 

With  mildest  radiance  shine. 

2  To  spread  the  rays  of  heavenly  light, 

To  give  the  mourner  joy, 
To  preach  glad  tidings  to  the  poor, 
Was  his  divine  employ. 

3  Lowly  in  heart,  to  all  his  friends 

A  friend  and  servant  found; 
He  washed  their  feet,  he  wiped  their  tears, 
And  healed  each  bleeding  wound. 

4  'Midst  keen  reproach  and  cruel  scorn, 

Patient  and  meek  he  stood: 
His  foes  ungrateful,  sought  his  life; 
He  laboured  for  their  good. 

5  To  God  he  left  his  righteous  cause, 

And  still  his  task  pursued; 
While  humble  prayer  and  holy  faith 
His  fainting  strength  renewed. 

6  In  the  last  hours  of  deep  distress, 

Before  his  Father's  throne, 
With  soul  resigned  he  bowed  and  said, 
'Thy  will,  not  mine,  be  done!' 


124  HEDEMPTIOK. 

7  Be  Christ  our  pattern  and  our  guide; 
His  image  may  we  bear: 
O  may  we  tread  his  holy  steps, 
His  joy  and  glory  share! 

HYMN  133.     C.  M. 

1  TESUS,  and  didst  thou  condescend, 
*J    When  veiled  in  human  clay, 

To  heal  the  sick,  the  lame,  the  blind, 
And  drive  disease  away? 

2  Didst  thou  regard  the  beggar's  cry, 

And  give  the  blind  to  see? 
Jesus,  thou  Son  of  David,  hear — 
Have  mercy  too  on  me! 

3  And  didst  thou  pity  mortal  wo, 

And  sight  and  health  restore? 
Oh  pity,  Lord,  and  save  my  soul, 
Which  needs  thy  mercy  more! 

4  Didst  thou  thy  trembling  servant  raise, 

When  sinking  in  the  wave? 
I  perish,  Lord! — oh  save  my  soul! 
For  thou  alone  can  save. 

HYMN  134.    L.  M. 

1  TTOW  sweetly  flowed  the  gospel's  sound 
_T1  From  lips  of  gentleness  and  grace, 
When  listening  thousands  gathered  round, 

And  joy  and  reverence  filled  the  place. 

2  From  heaven  he  came — of  heaven  he  spoke, 

To  heaven  he  led  his  followers  way; 
Dark  clouds  of  gloomy  night  he  broke, 
Unveiling  ah  immortal  day. 

3  'Come  wanderers,  to  my  Father's  home, 
,    Come  all  ye  weary  ones  and  rest!' 
Yes!  sacred  Teacher — we  will  come — 

Obey  thee— love  thee,  and  be  blest! 


MEDIATION   OF   CHRIST.  125 

i  Decay  then,  tenements  of  dust! 
Pillars  of  earthly  pride,  decay! 
A  nobler  mansion  waits  the  just, 
And  Jesus  has  prepared  the  way. 

HYMN  135.     L.  M. 

1  A  ND  is  the  gospel  peace  and  love? 
I     J\.  So  let  our  conversation  be; 

The  serpent  blended  with  the  dove, 
Wisdom  and  meek  simplicity. 

2  Whene'er  the  angry  passions  rise, 

And  tempt  our  thoughts  or  tongues  to  strife, 
On  Jesus  let  us  fix  our  eyes, 
Bright  pattern  of  the  christian  life! 

3  Oh  how  benevolent  and  kind! 

How  mild!  how  ready  to  forgive! 
Be  his  the  temper  of  cur  mind, 

And  his  the  rule  by  which  we  live. 

4  To  do  his  heavenly  Father's  will, 

Was  his  employment  and  delight; 
Humility  and  holy  zeal, 

Shone  through  his  life  divinely  bright. 

5  Dispensing  good  where'er  he  came, 

The  labours  of  his  life  were  love; 
If  then  we  love  our  Saviour's  name, 
By  his  example  let  us  move. 

HYMN  136.    L.  M. 

1  "]\TY  dear  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord, 
IVX  I  read  my  duty  in  thy  word; 
But  in  thy  life  the  law  appears 
Drawn  out  in  living  characters. 

2  Such  was  thy  truth  and  such  thy  zeal. 
Such  deference  to  thy  Father's  will, 
Such  love — and  meekness  so  divine, 

I  would  transcribe,  and  make  them  mine. 


126  REDEMPTION. 

3  Cold  mountains  and  the  midnight  air 
Witnessed  the  fervour  of  thy  prayer: 
The  desert  thy  temptations  knew, 
Thy  conflict,  and  thy  victory  too. 

4  Be  thou  my  pattern — make  me  bear 
More  of  thy  gracious  image  here; 

Then  God,  the  Judge,  shall  own  my  name 
Among  the  followers  of  the  Lamb. 

HYMN  137.     L.  M. 

1  TT7HEN  at  a  distance,  Lord,  we  trace 

VV     The  various  glories  of  thy  face, 
What  transport  pours  o'er  all  our  breast, 
And  charms  our  cares  and  woes  to  rest! 

2  With  thee,  in  the  obscurest  cell, 

On  some  bleak  mountain  would  I  dwell. 
Rather  than  pompous  courts  behold, 
And  share  their  grandeur  and  their  gold. 

3  Away,  ye  dreams  of  mortal  joy; 
Raptures  divine,  my  thoughts  employ, 
I  see-  the  King  of  Glory  shine; 

And  feel  his  love,  and. call  him  mine. 

4  On  Tabor  thus  his  servants  viewed 
His  lustre,  when  transformed  he  stood; 
And,  bidding  earthly  scenes  farewell, 
Cried,  'Lord,  'tis  pleasant  here  to  dwell.' 

5  Yet  still  our  elevated  eyes 
To  nobler  visions  long  to  rise; 
That  grand  assembly  would  we  join, 
Where  all  thy  saints  around  thee  shine. 

6  That  mount,  how  bright!  those  forms,  how  fair 
'Tis  good  to  dwell  for  ever  there! 

Come,  death,  dear  envoy  of  my  God, 
And  bear  me  to  that  blest  abode. 


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HYMN  13S.     L.  M. 

i  'T^ATHER  divine,'  the  Saviour  cried, 
X/     While  horrors  pressed  on  every  side, 
And  prostrate  on  the  ground  he  lay, 
'Remove  this  hitter  cup  away.' 

2  'But  if  these  pangs  must  still  be  borne, 

And  stripes,  and  wounds,  and  cruel  scorn, 
I  bow  my  soul  before  thy  throne, 
And  say,  thy  will,  not  mine  be  done.' 

3  Thus  our  submissive  souls  would  bow. 
And,  taught  by  Jesus,  lie  as  low; 
Our  hearts,  and  not  our  lips  alone, 
Would  pay,  'Thy  will,  not  ours,  be  done.' 

4  Then,  though  like  him  in  dust  we  lie, 
We'll  view  the  blissful  moment  nigh, 
Which,  from  our  portion  in  his  pains. 
Calls  to  the  joy  in  which  he  reigns. 


DEATH   OF   CHRIST. 

HYMN  139.    C.  M. 
EHOLD  the  Saviour  of  mankind. 
Nailed  to  the  shameful  tree! 
How  vast  the  love  that  him  inclined 
To  bleed  and  die  for  thee! 


'B 


2  Hark,  how  he  groans!  while  nature  shakes, 

And  earth's  strong  pillars  bend! 
The  temple's  veil  in  sunder  breaks, 
The  solid  marbles  rend. 

3  'Tis  done!  the  precious  ransom's  paid! 

'Receive  my  soul!'  he  cries: 
See  where  he  bows  his  sacred  head! 
He  bows  his  head,  and  dies! 

.4  But  soon  he'll  break  death's  envious  chain, 
And  in  full  glory  shine: 
■O  Lamb  of  God,  was  ever  pain 
Was  ever  love  like  thine! 


123  REDEMPTION. 

HYMN  140.     C.  M. 

1  A  LAS!  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed? 
A.  And  did  my  Sovereign  die? 
Would  he  devote  that  sacred  head 

For  such  a  worm  as  I? 

2  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  have  done, 

He  groaned  upon  the  tree? 

Amazing  pity!  grace  unknown! 

And  love  beyond  degree! 

3  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide, 

And  shut  his  glories  in; 
When  Christ — the  great  Redeemer — died, 
For  man  the  creature's  sin! 

4  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face, 

When  his  dear  cross  appears; 

Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness, 

And  melt  mine  eyes  to  tears. 

5  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 

The  debt  of  love  I  owe: 
Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  away, 
'Tis  all  that  1  can  do. 


'P 


HYMN  141.     C.  M. 

LUNGED  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair, 
We  wretched  sinners  lay, 
Without  one  cheering  beam  of  hope 
Or  spark  of  glimmering  day. 

2  With  pitying  eyes  the  Prince  of  grace 

Beheld  our  helpless  grief; 
He  saw,  and— O  amazing  love! — 
He  ran  to  our  relief. 

3  Down  from  the  shining  seats  above 

With  joyful  haste  he  fled: 
Entered  the  grave  in  mortal  flesh, 
And  dwelt" among  the  dead. 


MEDIATION    OF   CHEIST.  129 

4  O  for  this  love  let  rocks  and  hills 

Their  lasting  silence  break! 
And  all  harmonious  human  tongues, 
Their  Saviour's  praises  speak. 

5  Angels,  assist  our  mighty  joys; 

Strike  all  your  harps  of  gold; 
But  when  you  raise  your  highest  notes, 
His  love  can  ne'er  be  told! 

HYMN  142.     C.  M. 

1  TN  vain  we  seek  for  peace  with  God 

X  By  methods  of  our  own: 

Blest  Saviour,  nothing  but  thy  blood 
Can  bring  us  near  the  throne. 

2  The  threatenings  of  thy  broken  law 

Impress  the  soul  with  dread: 
If  God  his  sword  of  vengeance  draw 
It  strikes  the  spirit  dead. 

3  But  thy  atoning  sacrifice 

Hath  answered  all  demands; 
And  peace  and  pardon  from  the  skies 
Come  to  us  by  thy  hands. 

4  'Tis  by  thy  death  we  live,  O  Lord! 

'Tis  on  thy»cross  we  rest: 

For  ever  be  thy  love  adored, 

Thy  name  forever  blest. 

HYMN  143.     Ss  7s  &  4. 

1   TTARK!  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy! 

XI  Sounds  aloud  from  Calvary; 
See,  it  rends  the  rocks  asunder — 

Shakes  the  earth  and  veils  the  sky! 

'It  is  finished!' — 
Hear  the  Saviour — dying — cry. 


130  REDEMPTION. 

2  It  is  finished! — Oh,  what  pleasure 

Do  these  precious  words  afford! 
Heavenly  blessings  without  measure, 
Flow  to  us  from  Christ,  the  Lord: 

It  is  finished! — 
Saints,  the  dying  words  record! 

3  Finished — all  the  types  and  shadows 

Of  the  ceremonial  law; 
Finished — all  that  God  has  promised; 
Death  and  hell  no  more  shall  awe: 

It  is  finished! — 
Saints,  from  hence  your  comforts  draw. 

4  Tune  your  harps  anew,  ye  seraphs, — 

Join  to  sing  the  pleasing  theme; 
All  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven, 
Join  to  praise  Immanuel's  name: 

Hallelujah! 
Glory  to  the  bleeding  Lamb! 

HYMN  144.     L.  M. 


1  TTrHEN  I  survey 
VV     On  which  the 


the  wondrous  cross 
Prince  of  glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2  Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  boast, 

Save  in  the  cross  of  Christ,  my  God: 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 
I  sacrifice  them  to  his  blood. 

3  See,  from  his  head,  his  hands,  his  feet, 

Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down! 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet? 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown? 

4  Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 

That  were  a  tribute  far  too  small; 
Love  so  amazing,  so  divine, 

Demands  my  life,  my  soul,  my  all. 


MEDIATION   OF   CHRIST.  131 

HYMN  145.     L.  M. 

1  ~VTE  that  pass  by,  behold  the  man! 

JL     The  man  of  grief,  condemned  for  you, 
The  Lamb  of  God,  for  sinners  slain! 
Weeping,  to  Calvary  pursue. 

2  His  sacred  limbs,  they  stretch,  they  tear, 

With  nails  they  fasten  to  the  wood — 
His  sacred  limbs — exposed  and  bare, 
Or  only  covered  with  his  blood. 

3  See  there!  his  temples  crowned  with  thorn, 

His  bleeding  hands  extended  wide, 

His  streaming  feet  transfixed  and  torn, 

The  fountain  gushing  from  his  side. 

4  Thou  dear,  thou  suffering  Son  of  God, 

How  doth  thy  heart  to  sinners  move! 
Sprinkle  on  us  thy  precious  blood, 
And  melt  us  with  thy  dying  love! 

5  At  thy  last  gasp,  the  graves  displayed 

Their  horrors  to  the  upper  skies; 
Oh  that  our  souls  might  burst  the  shade, 
And,  quickened  by  thy  death,  arise! 

6  The  rocks  could  feel  thy  powerful  death, 

And  tremble,  and  asunder  part; 

Oh,  rend,  with  thy  expiring  breath, 

The  harder  marble  of  our  heart! 

HYMN  146.    L.  M. 

1  O  TRETCHED  on  the  cross,  the  Saviour  dies; 
O  Hark!  his  expiring  groans  arise: 

See  from  his  hands,  his  feet,  his  side, 
Runs  down  the  sacred  crimson  tide. 

2  But  life  attends  the  deathful  sound, 
And  flows  from  every  bleeding  wound; 
The  vital  stream — how  free  it  flows, 
To  save  and  cleanse  his  rebel  foes! 


132  REDEMPTION. 

3  Can  I  survey  this  scene  of  wo, 
Where  mingling  grief  and  wonder  flow; 
And  yet  my  heart  unmoved  remain, 
Insensible  to  love,  or  pain? 

4  Come,  blessed  Lord,  thy  grace  impart, 
To  warm  this  cold,  this  stupid  heart! 

'Till  all  its  powers  and  passions  move, 
In  melting  grief,  and  ardent  love. 

HYMN  147.     L.  M. 

1  (T~\F  him  who  did  salvation  bring, 
\y  I  could  forever  think  and  sing; 
Arise,  ye  needy,  he'll  relieve; 
Arise,  ye  guilty,  he'll  forgive. 

2  Ask  but  his  grace,  and  lo,  'tis  given! 
Ask,  and  he  turns  your  hell  to  heaven: 
Though  sin  and  sorrow  wound  my  soul; 
Jesus,  thy  balm  will  make  it  whole. 

3  To  shame  our  sins  he  blushed  in  blood, 
He  closed  his  eyes  to  show  us  God; 
Let  all  the  world  fall  down  and  know, 
That  none  but  God  such  love  can  show. 

4  'Tis  thee  I  love,  for  thee  alone, 

I  shed  my  tears  and  make  my  moan! 
Where'er  I  am,  where'er  I  move, 
I  meet  the  object  of  my  love. 

5  Insatiate  to  this  spring  I  fly; 

I  drink,  and  yet  am  ever  dry; 

Ah!  who  against  thy  charms  is  proof? 

Ah!  who  that  loves  can  love  enough? 

HYMN  148.     L.  M. 

1   fcrpiS  finished — so  the  Saviour  cried, 

J.    And  meekly  bowed  his  head  and  died; 
'Ti3  finished — yes,  the  work  is  done, 
The  battle  fought,  the  victory  won. 


MEDIATION   OF   CHRIST.  133 

2  'Tis  finished — all  that  Heaven  decreed, 

And  all  the  ancient  prophets  said, 
Is  now  fulfilled,  as  long  designed, 
In  me,  the  Saviour  of  mankind. 

3  'Tis  finished — Aaron  now  no  more 

Must  stain  his  robes  with  purple  gore; 
The  sacred  veil  is  rent  in  twain, 
And  Jewish  rites  no  more  remain. 

4  'Tis  finished — this,  my  dying  groan, 
Shall  sins  of  every  kind  atone: 
Millions  shall  be  redeemed  from  death 
By  this,  my  last  expiring  breath. 

5  'Tis  finished — heaven  is  reconciled, 

And  all  the  powers  of  darkness  spoiled: 
Peace,  love,  and  happiness,  again 
Return  and  dwell  with  sinful  men. 

6  'Tis  finished — let  the  joyful  sound 

Be  heard  through  all  the  nations  round; 
'Tis  finished — let  the  echo  fly 
Thro'  heaven  and  hell,  thro'  earth  and  sky. 


RESURRECTION   OF   CHRIST. 

HYMN  149.     P.  M. 

1  XTES!  the  Redeemer  rose, 
X    The  Saviour  left  the  dead, 
And  o'er  our  hellish  foes 
High  raised  his  conquering  head; 
In  wild  dismay 
The  guards  around 
Fall  to  the  ground 
And  sink  away. 


2  Lo!  the  angelic  bands 
In  full  assembly  meet, 
To  wait  his  high  commands, 
And  worship  at  his  feet: 


134  REDEMPTION. 

Joyful  they  come, 
And  wing  their  way 
From  realms  of  day 

To  Jesus'  tomb. 

3  Now  back  to  heaven  they  fly 

The  joyful  news  to  bear; 
Hark!  as  they  soar  on  high, 
What  music  fills  the  air! 
Their  anthems  say, 
'Jesus  who  bled, 
Hath  left  the  dead; 
He  rose  to-day.' 

4  Ye  mortals!  catch  the  sound — 

Redeemed  by  him  from  hell, 
And  send  the  echo  round 

The  globe  on  which  you  dwell; 
Transported,  cry — 
'Jesus  who  bled, 
Hath  left  the  dead, 
No  more  to  die.' 

6  All  hail,  triumphant  Lord, 

Who  savest  us  with  thy  blood! 
Wide  be  thy  name  adored, 
Thou  rising,  reigning  God! 
With  thee  we  rise, 
With  thee  we  reign, 
And  empires  gain 
Beyond  the  skies. 

HYMN  150.     S.  M. 

1  'r  J1HE  Lord  is  risen  indeed:' 
X    And  are  the  tidings  true? 
Yes,  we  beheld  the  Saviour  bleed, 
And  saw  him  living  too. 


MEDIATION    OF   CHRIST.  135 

2  'The  Lord  is  risen  indeed;' 

Then  Justice  asks  no  more; 

Mercy  and  truth  are  now  agreed, 

Who  stood  opposed  before. 

3  'The  Lord  is  risen  indeed:' 

Then  is  his  work  peformed; 
The  captive  surety  now  is  freed. 
And  death,  our  foe,  disarmed. 

4  'The  Lord  is  risen  indeed;' 

Then  hell  has  lost  his  prey, 
With  him  is  risen  the  ransomed  seed, 
To  reign  in  endless  day. 

5  'The  Lord  is  risen  indeed:' 

Attending  angels  hear; 
Up  to  the  courts  of  heaven,  with  speed, 
The  joyful  tidings  bear. 
6. Then  take  your  golden  lyres, 

And  strike  each  cheerful  chord; 
Join  all  the  bright  celestial  choirs, 
To  sing  our  risen  Lord. 

HYMN  151.    7s. 

1  'piHRIST,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to-day,' 

\j  Sons  of  men  and  angels  say! 
Raise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high; 
Sing,  ye  heavens;  thou  earth,  reply. 

2  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done; 
Fought  the  fight,  the  battle  won; 
Lo!  the  sun's  eclipse  is  o'er; 
Lo!  he  sets  in  blood  no  more! 

3  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal, 
Christ  hath  burst  the  gates  of  hell: 
Death  in  vain  forbids  his  rise; 
Christ  hath  opened  Paradise. 


136  REDEMPTION. 

4  Lives  again  our  glorious  King! 
Where,  O  death,  is  now  thy  sting? 
Once  he  died  our  souls  to  save; 
Where's  thy  victory,  hoasting  grave? 

5  Soar  we  now,  where  Christ  hath  led, 
Following  our  exalted  Head; 

Made  like  him,  like  him  we  rise, 
Our's  the  cross,  the  grave,  the  skies. 

6  King  of  glory!  Soul  of  bliss! 
Everlasting  life  is  this: 

Thee  to  know,  thy  power  to  prove, 
Thus  to  sing,  and  thus  to  love. 


HYMN  152.     7s. 

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1X0,  the  stone  is  rolled  away; 
I  J  Death  yields  up  his  mighty 
Jesus  rising  from  the  tomb, 
Scatters  all  its  fearful  gloom. 

2  Praise  him  ye  celestial  choirs, 
Praise,  and  sweep  your  golden  lyres! 
Praise  him  in  the  noblest  songs, 
From  ten  thousand  thousand  tongues. 

3  Every  note  with  rapture  swell, 
And  the  Saviour's  triumph  tell: 
Where,  O  death!  is  now  thy  sting! 
Where  thy  terrors,  vanquished  king? 

4  Let  Immanuel  be  adored, 
Ransom,  Mediator,  Lord! 
To  creation's  utmost  bound, 
Let  the  eternal  praise  resound. 

HYMN  153.    C.  M. 

1  '\TE>  humble  souls,  that  seek  the  Lord, 
JL    Chase  all  your  fears  away; 
And  bow  with  rapture  down  to  see, 
The  place  where  Jesus  lay. 


MEDIATION    OF    CHRIST.  137 

*2  Thus  low  the  Lord  of  life  was  brought; 
Such  wonders  love  can  do: 
Thus  cold  in  death  that  bosom  lay, 
Which  throbbed  and  bled  for  ycu. 

3  But  raise  your  eye?,  and  tune  your  songs, 

The  Saviour  lives  again; 
Net  all  the  bolts  and  bars  of  death 
The  Conqueror  could  detain. 

4  High  o'er  the  angelic  bands  he  rears 

His  once- dishonoured  head; 
And  through  unnumbered  years  he  reigns, 
Who  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

5  With  joy  like  his  shall  every  saint 

His  vacant  tomb  survey; 
Then  rise  with  his  ascending  Lord 
To  realms  of  endless  day. 

HYMN  154.    C.  M. 

1  npHIS  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made, 

JL    He  calls  the  hours  his  own; 
Let  heaven  rejoice — let  earth  be  glad, 
And  praise  surround  his  throne. 

2  To-day  he  rase,  and  left  the  dead, 

And  Satan's  empire  fell; 
To-day  the  saints  his  triumph  spread, 
And  all  his  wonders  tell. 

3  Hosanna  to  the  anointed  King, 

To  David's  holy  Son; 
Help  us,  O  Lord,  descend  and  bring 
Salvation  from  thy  throne. 

4  Blest  be  the  Lord — who  comes  to  men 

With  messages  of  grace; 
Who  comes,  in  God  his  Father's  name, 
To  save  oat  sinful  race. 
10 


13S  REDEMPTION. 

5  Hosanna  in  the  highest  strains, 
The  church  on  earth  can  raise; 
The  highest  heavens,  in  which  he  reign's, 
Shall  give  him  nobler  praise. 

HYMN  155.     C.  M. 

1  npHE  Lord  of  Sabbath  let  us  praise, 

JL    In  concert  with  the  blest, 
Who  joyful  in  harmonious  lays, 
Employ  an  endless  rest. 

2  Thus  Lord,  while  we  remember  thee. 

We  blest  and  pious  grow: 
By  hymns  of  praise  we  learn  to  be 
Triumphant  here  below. 

3  On  this  glad  day  a  brighter  scene 

Of  glory  was  displayed, 
By  God,  the  eternal  Word,  than  when 
This  universe  was  made. 

4  He  rises,  who  mankind  has  bought 

With  grief  and  pain  extreme: 
'Twas  great  to  speak  the  world  from  nought, 
'Twas  greater  to  redeem: 

5  Alone  the  dreadful  race  he  ran, 

Alone  the  wine-press  trod; 
He  dies  and  suffers  as  a  man; 
He  rises  as  a  God. 

6  The  Sun  of  Righteousness  appears 

To  set  in  blood  no  more; 
Adore  the  scatterer  of  your  fears, 
Your  rising  Sim  adore. 

HYMN  156.     L.  M. 

1   TIE  dies,  the  Friend  of  sinners  dies! 
JUL  Lo!  Salem's  daughters  weep  around; 
A  solemn  darkness  veils  the  skies, 
A  sudden  trembling  shakes  the  ground. 


MEDIATION   OF   CHRIST.  139 

1  Come,  saints,  and  drop  a  tear  or  two, 

For  him  who  groaned  beneath  your  load; 
He  shed  a  thousand  drops  for  you, 
A  thousand  drops  of  richer  blood! 

3  Here's  love  and  grief  beyond  degree: 

The  Lord  of  glory  dies  for  men! 

But  lo!  what  sudden  joys  we  see! 

Jesus,  the  dead,  revives  again. 

4  The  rising  God  forsakes  the  tomb: 

In  vain  the  tomb  forbids  his  rise: 
Cherubic  legions  guard  him  home, 
And  shout  him  welcome  to  the  skies. 

5  Break  off  your  tears,  ye  saints,  and  tell, 

How  high  our  great  deliverer  reigns; 
Sing,  how  he  spoiled  the  hosts  of  hell, 
And  led  the  monster,  death,  in  chains. 

6  Say:  'Live  for  ever,  wondrous  King! 

Born  to  redeem,  and  strong  to  save!' 
Then  ask  the  monster:  "w  he  re's  thy  sting? 
And  where's  thy  victory,  boasting  grave?' 


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HYMN  157.    L.  M. 

HEN  I  the  lonely  grave  survey, 
AVhere  once  my  Saviour  deigned  to  lie, 
I  see  fulfilled  what  prophets  say, 
And  all  the  power  of  death  defy. 

2  This  empty  tomb  shall  now  proclaim 

How  weak  the  bands  of  conquered  death; 
Sweet  pledge! — that  all  who  trust  his  name 
Shall  rise,  and  draw  immortal  breath! 

3  Jesus,  once  numbered  with  the  dead, 

Unseals  his  eyes  to  sleep  no  more; 
And  ever  lives  their  cause  to  plead, 
For  whom  the  pains  of  death  he  bore. 


140  REDEMPTION. 

4  Thy  risen  Lord,  my  soul,  behold! 

See  the  rich  diadem  he  wears! 
Tiicu  too  shalt  bear  a  harp  of  gold, 
To  crown  thy  joy,  when  he  appears. 

5  Though  in  the  dust  I  lay  my  head, 

Yet  gracious  God,  thou  wilt  not  leave 
My  flesh  forever  with  the  dead, 
Nor  lose  thy  children  in  the  grave. 

HYMN  158.     L.  M. 

1  /~1  OME,  see  the  place  where  Jesus  lay, 
V^   For  he  hath  left  his  gloomy  bed, 
What  angel  rolled  the  stone  away? 

What  Spirit  brought  hirn  from  the  dead? 

2  By  his  omnipotence  he  rose, 

By  his  own  Spirit  lived  again, 
To  crush  forever  all  his  foes, 
To  raise  forever  ruined  men. 

3  Those  who  his  image  here  partake, 

Though  worms  in  dust  their  flesh  consume, 
Shall  sleep  in  Jesus,  and  awake 
.    To  life  eternal  from  the  tomb. 

4  What  shall  restore  a  world  from  death, 

Where  Satan  holds  his  murderous  reign? 
Spirit  of  Jesus,  with  thy  breath, 

Shake  the  dry  bones,  revive  the  slain. 

5  Dead  while  they  live  are  Adam's  race, 

By  nature,  since  their  father's  fall; 
But,  lo!  the  messengers  of  grace 
Proclaim  the  gospel-hope  to  all. 

6  Hear  it,  ye  dead  of  every  clime, 

Before  the  second  death  begins; 

Come  forth  to  this  new  life  in  time; 

This  resurrection  from  your  sins. 


MEDIATION'    OF   CHRIST.  141 

ASCENSION    OF   CHRIST. 

HYMN  159.     7s  &  6s. 

1  T71ATHER,  God,  we  glorify 
J?     Thy  love  to  Adam's  seed: 
Love  that  gave  thy  Son  to  die, 

And  raised  him  from  the  dead: 
Him  for  our  offences  slain, 

That  we  all  might  pardon  find. 
Thou  hast  brought  to  life  again, 

The  Saviour  of  mankind. 

2  By  thy  own  right  hand  of  power 

Thou  hast  exalted  him, 
Sent  the  mighty  Conqueror 

Thy  people  to  redeem: 
King  of  saints,  and  Prince  of  peace, 

Him  thou  hast  for  sinners  given. 
Sinners  from  their  sins  to  bless, 

And  lift  them  up  to  heaven. 

3  Father,  God,  to  us  impart 

The  gift  unspeakable; 
Now  in  every  waiting  heart 

Thy  glorious  son  reveal: 
Quickened  with  our  living  Lord, 

Let  us  in  thy  Spirit  rise, 
Rise  to  all  thy  life  restored 

And  bless  thee  in  the  skies . 

HYMN  160.     7s. 

1  TYAIL  the  day  that  sees  him  rise, 
JUL  Ravished  from  our  wishful  eyes! 
Christ  awhile  to  mortals  given, 

Re- ascends  his  native  heaven. 

2  There  the  pompous  triumph  waits: 
'Lift  your  heads,  eternal  gates; 

Wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene; 
Take  the  King  of  Glory  in!' 


142 


REDEMPTION. 


3  Circled  round  with  angel  powers, 
Their  triumphant  Lord,  and  ours, 
Conqueror  over  death  and  sin; 
Take  the  King  of  Glory  in! 

4  Him  though  highest  heaven  receives, 
Still  he  loves  the  earth  he  leaves; 
Though  returning  to  his  throne, 
Still  he  calls  mankind  his  own. 

5  See,  he  lifts  his  hands  above! 
See,  he  shows  the  prints  of  love! 
Hark,  his  gracious  lips  bestow 
Blessings  on  his  church  below! 

6  Still  for  us  his  death  he  pleads; 
Prevalent  he  intercedes; 

Near  himself  prepares  our  place, 
Harbinger  of  human  race. 

7  Master, — will  we  ever  say, — 
Taken  from  our  head  to-day; 
See  thy  faithful  servants,  see, 
Ever  gazing  up  to  thee. 

8  Grant,  though  parted  from  our  sight, 
High  above  yon  azure  height, 
Grant  our  hearts  may  thither  rise, 
Following  thee  beyond  the  skies. 

9  Ever  upward  let  us  move, 
Wafted  on  the  win^s  of  love; 
Looking  when  our  Lord  shall  come, 
Longing,  gasping  alter  home. 

10  There  we  shall  with  thee  remain, 
Partners  of  thy  endless  reign; 
There  thy  face  unclouded  see, 
Find  our  heaven  of  heavens  in  thee. 


MEDIATION    OF    CHRIST.  143 

HYMN  161.     7s"; 

1   'TT7TDE,  ye  heavenly  gates,  unfold, 
V  V     Closed  no  more  by  death  and  sin; 
Lo!  the  conquering  Lord  behold, 

Let  the  King  of  glory  in.' 
Hark,  the  angelic  host  inquire, 

'Who  he  is,  the  almighty  King?' 
Hark  again,  the  answering  choir, 
Thus  in  strains  of  triumph  sing: — ■ 

-2  'He,  whose  powerful  arm  alone, 

On  his  foes  destruction  hurled; 
He,  who  hath  the  victory  won, 

He  who  saved  a  ruined  world; — 
He,  who  God's  pure  law  fulfilled, 

Jesus,  the  incarnate  Word; 
He  whose  truth  with  blood  was  sealed; 

He  is  heaven's  all-glorious  Lord.' 

3  '  Who  shall  to  this  blest  abode 
Follow  in  the  Saviour's  train?' 
'They,  who  in  his  cleansing  blood 
Wash  away  each  guilty  stain: 
They,  whose  daily  actions  prove 

Steadfast  faith,  and  holv  fear, 
Fervent  zeal,  and  grateful  love; — 
They  shall  dwell  forever  here.' 

HYMN  162.     L.  M. 

1    /^VUR  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead; 
\-J  Our  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high! 
The  powers  of  hell  are  captive  led, 
Dragged  to  the  portals  of  the  sky; 
There  his  triumphant  chariot  waits, 
And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay: 
'Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates! 
Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way! 


144  REDEMPTION. 

2  'Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light, 

And  wide  unfold  the  ethereal  scene. 
He  claims  these  mansions  as  his  right, 

Receive  the  King  of  Glory  in!' 
•Who  is  the  King  of  Glory?' — 'Who? 

The  Lord  that  all  our  foes  o'ercame; 
The  world,  sin,  death,  and  hell  o'erthrew;: 

And  Jesus  is  the  Conqueror's  name.' 

3  Lo!  his  triumphal  chariot  waits, 

And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay: 
'Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates! 

Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way!' 
'Who  is  the  King  of  Glory?'— 'Who? 

The  Lord,  of  glorious  power  possessed; 
The  King  of  saints,  and  angels,  too; 

God  over  all,  for  ever  blessed!' 

HYMN  163.     L.  M. 

1  IT  ORD,  when  thou  didst  ascend  on  high,. 

I  J  Ten  thousand  angels  filled  the  sky; 
Those  heavenly  guards  around  thee  wait,. 
Like  chariots  that  attend  thy  state. 

2  Not  Sinai's  mountain  could  appear 
More  glorious  when  the  Lord  was  there; 
While  he  pronounced  his  holy  law, 
And  struck  the  chosen  tribes  with  awe. 

3  How  bright  the  triumph  none  can  tell, 
When  the  rebellious  powers  of  hell, 
That  thousand  souls  had  captive  made, 
Were  all  in  chains,  like  captives  led. 

4  Raised  by  his  Father  to  the  throne, 
He  sent  his  promised  Spirit  down, 
With  gifts  and  grace  for  rebel  men, 
That  God  might  dwell  on  earth  again 


MEDIATION   OF   CHRIST.  145 

INTERCESSION    OF   CHRIST. 

HYMN  164.    4  6s  &  2  8s. 

1  A   RISE,  my  soul,  arise, 

J\.  Shake  cif  thy  guilty  fears, 
The  bleeding  Sacrifice 

In  my  behalf  appears; 
Before  the  throne  my  Surety  stands, 
My  name  is  written  on  his  hands. 

2  He  ever  lives  above, 

For  me  to  intercede, 
His  all-redeeming  love, 

His  precious  blood  to  plead; 
His  blood  atoned  for  all  our  race; 
And  sprinkles  now  the  throne  of  grace, 

3  Five  bleeding  wounds  he  bear3> 

Received  on  Calvary; 
They  pour  effectual  prayers, 

They  strongly  speak  for  me; 
Forgive  him,  O  forgive,  they  cry; 
Nor  let  the  ransomed  sinner  die. 

4  The  Father  hears  him  pray, 

His  dear  Anointed  One: 
He  cannot  turn  away 

The  presence  of  his  Son: 
His  Spirit  answers  to  the  blood, 
And  tells  me  I  am  born  of  God. 

6  My  God  is  reconciled, 

His  pardoning  voice  I  hear; 
He  owns  me  for  his  child, 

I  can  no  longer  fear, 
With  confidence  I  now  draw  nigh, 
And  Father,  Abba,  Father,  cry. 


146  REDEMPTION. 

HYMN  165.     7s  6a  &  1-8. 

1  /DOMING  through  cur  great  High-Priest, 
\_y   We  find  a  pardoning  God: 

Jesus'  Spirit  in  our  breast 

Bears  witness  with  his  blood, 
Speaks  our  Father  pacified 

Toward  every  soul  that  Christ  receives; 
Tells  us,  once  our  Surety  died, 

And  now  for  ever  lives. 

2  Christ  for  ever  lives  to  pray, 

For  all  that  trust  in  him; 
I  my  soul  on  Jesus  stay, 

Almighty  to  redeem: 
He  shall  purify  my  heart, 

Who  in  his  blood  forgiveness  have, 
All  his  hallowing  power  exert, 

And  to  the  utmost  save. 

3  Basis  of  our  steadfast  hope, 

Saviour,  thy  ceaseless  prayer 
Sanctifies  and  lifts  us  up 

To  meet  thee  in  the  air; 
Yes,  thine  interceding  grace 

Preserves  us  every  moment  thine, 
Till  we  rise  to  see  thy  face, 

And  share  the  throne  divine. 

HYMN  166.     C.  31. 

1  TESTIS,  by  his  own  precious  blood, 
tl    Ascends  above  the  skies; 

And,  in  the  presence  of  our  God, 
Shows  his  own  sacrifice. 

2  He  ever  lives  to  intercede, 

By  virtue  of  his  blood; 
And  ceases  not  for  all  to  plead, 
Who  come  by  him  to  God. 


MEDIATION   OF   CHRIST.  147 


HYMN  167.     CM. 

1  AFT  hast  thou,  Lord,  in  tender  love, 
V^   Prevented  my  request, 

And  sent  thy  Spirit  from  above, 
An  unexpected  guest: 

2  Oft  when  my  prayer  was  scarce  begun, 

Thou  didst  thy  grace  impart, 
And  make  thy  pardoning  mercy  known, 
And  seal  it  on  my  heart. 

3  Why  this  profusion  of  thy  grace 

On  such  a  worm  as  me? 
Father,  I  ask,  in  fixed  amaze, 
Explain  the  mystery. 

4  How  canst  thou  to  a  sinner's  cry 

Incline  thy  pitying  ear? 
Thou  hear'st  mine  Advocate  on  high, 
And  wilt  for  ever  hear. 

HYMN  163.     8s  &  7s. 

1  TTAIL,  thou  once  despised  Jesus! 
JLL  Hail,  thou  everlasting  King! 
Thou  didst  suffer  to  release  us; 

Thou  didst  free  salvation  bring. 
Hail,  thou  agonizing  Saviour, 

Bearer  of  our  sin  and  shame! 
By  thy  merits  we  find  favour; 

Life  is  given  through  thy  name. 

2  Paschal  Lamb,  by  God  appointed, 

All  our  sins  on  thee  were  laid; 
By  almighty  love  anointed, 

Thou  hast  full  atonement  made: 
All  thy  people  are  forgiven, 

Through  the  virtue  of  thy  blood; 
Opeu'd  is  the  gate  of  heaven: 

Peace  is  made  'twixt  man  and  God. 


143  REDEMPTION. 

3  Jesus  hail!  enthroned  in  glory, 

There  forever  to  abide: 
All  the  heavenly  host  adore  thee, 

Seated  at  thy  Father's  side: 
There  for  sinners  thou  art  pleading, 

There  thou  dost  our  place  prepare; 
Ever  for  us  interceding, 

Till  in  glory  we  appear. 

4  Worship,  honour,  power,  and  blessing. 

Thou  art  worthy  to  receive: 
Loudest  praises  without  ceasing, 

Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give: 
Help,  ye  bright,  angelic  spirits! 

Bring  your  sweetest,  noblest  lays; 
Help  to  sing  our  Saviour's  merits; 

Help  to  chant  Immanuel's  praise. 

HYMN  169.     L.  M. 

1  TIE  lives — the  great  Redeemer  lives! — 
XI  What  joy  the  blest  assurance  gives! 
And  now,  before  his  Father  God, 

He  pleads  the  merit  of  his  blood. 

2  Repeated  crimes  awake  our  fears, 

And  justice  armed  with  frowns  appears; 
But  in  the  Saviour's  lovely  face, 
Sweet  mercy  smiles — and  all  is  peace. 

3  Hence,  then,  ye  black,  despairing  thoughts- 
Above  our  fears — above  our  faults,     , 

His  powerful  intercessions  rise; 
And  guilt  recedes — and  terror  dies. 

4  In  every  dark,  distressful  hour, 
When  sin  and  Satan  join  their  power, 
Let  this  dear  hope  repel  the  dart — 
That  Jesus  bears  us  on  his  heart. 


MEDIATION    OF   CHRIST.  149 

Great  advocate,  almighty  friend! 
On  thee  our  humble  hopes  depend; 
Our  cause  can  never,  never  fail, 
For  thou  dost  plead,  and  must  prevail. 


REIGN    OF   CHRIST. 

HYMN  170.     4  6s  &  2  8s. 

1  T>  EJOICE,  the  Lord  is  King; 
JX  Your  Lord  and  King  adore; 
Mortals,  give  thanks  and  sing, 

And  triumph  evermore; 
Lift  up  your  hearts,  lift  up  your  voice, 
Rejoice,  again  I  say,  rejoice. 

2  Jesus,  the  Saviour  reigns, 

The  God  of  truth  and  love, 
When  he  had  purged  our  stains, 
He  took  his  seat  above; — &c.    , 

3  His  kingdom  cannot  fail; 

He  rules  o'er  earth  and  Heaven; 
The  keys  of  death  and  hell 
Are  to  our  Jesus  given; — &c. 

4  He  sits  at  God's  right  hand 

Till  all  his  foes  submit, 
And  bow  to  his  command, 

And  fall  beneath  his  feet; — &c. 

5  He  all  his  foes  shall  quell, 

Shall  all  our  sins  destroy; 
And  every  bosom  swell 

With  pure  seraphic  joy; — &c. 

6  Rejoice  in  glorious  hope, 

Jlsus  the  judge  shall  come; 
And  take  his  servants  up 

To  their  eternal  home; 
We  soon  shall  hear  the  archangel's  voice, 
The  trump  of  God  shall  sound,  Rejoice! 


150  REDEMPTION'. 

HYMN  171.     4  6s  &  2  8s. 

1  f~~^\  OD  is  gone  up  on  high, 
vJ~  With  a  triumphant  noise; 
The  clarions  of  the  sky 

Proclaim  the  angelic  joys! 
Join  all  on  earth,  rejoice  and  sing; 
Glory  ascribe  to  glory's  King. 

2  God  in  the  flesh  below, 

For  us  he  reigns  above: 
Let  all  the  nations  know 

Our  Jesus'  conquering  love! 
Join  all  on  earth,  rejoice  and  sing; 
Glory  ascribe  to  glory's  King. 

3  All  power  to  our  great  Lord 

Is  by  the  Father  given: 
By  angel-hosts  adored, 

He  reigns  supreme  in  heaven! 
Join  all  on  earth,  rejoice  and  sing; 
Glory  ascribe  to  glory's  King. 

4  High  on  his  holy  seat, 

He  bears  the  righteous  sway; 
His  foes  beneath  his  feet 

Shall  sink  and  die  away: 
Join  all  on  earth,  rejoice  and  sing; 
Glory  ascribe  to  glory's  King. 

5  His  foes  and  ours  are  one, 

Satan,  the  world,  and  sin; 
But  he  shall  tread  them  down, 

And  bring  his  kingdom  in: 
Join  all  on  earth,  rejoice  and  sing; 
Glory  ascribe  to  glory's  King. 

6  Till  all  the  earth,  renewed 

In  righteousness  divine, 
With  ail  the  hosts  of  God 

In  one  great  chorus  join: 
Join  all  on  earth,  rejoice  and  sing; 
Glory  ascribe  to  glory's  King. 


MEDIATION    OF  CHRIST. 

HYMN  172.     P.  M. 

1  "IVTY  heart  and  voice  I  raise, 
1.TJL   To  spread  Messiah's  praise; 

Messiah's  praise  let  all  repeat; 
The  universal  Lord, 
By  whose  almighty  word 

Creation  rose  in  form  complete. 

2  A  servant's  form  he  wore, 
And  in  his  body  bore 

Onr  dreadful  curse  on  Calvary: 
He  like  a  victim  stocd, 
And  poured  his  sacred  blood, 

To  set  the  guilty  captives  free. 

3  But  soon  the  victor  rose 
Triumphant  o'er  his  foes, 

And  led  the  vanquished  host  in  chains: 
He  threw  their  empire  down, 
His  foes  compelled  to  own, 

O'er  all  the  great  Messiah  reigns. 

4  With  mercy's  mildest  grace, 
He  governs  all  our  race 

In  wisdom,  righteousness  and  love: 
Who  to  Messiah  fly 
Shall  find  redemption  nigh, 

And  all  his  great  salvation  prove. 

5  Hail,  Saviour,  Prince  of  Peace! 
Thy  kingdom  shall  increase, 

Till  all  the  world  thy  glory  see; 
And  righteousness  abound, 
As  the  great  deep  profound, 

And  fill  the  earth  with  purity! 

HYMN  173.    P.  M. 

1    JERUSALEM  divine, 
*}    When  shall  I  call  thee  mine? 


152  REDEMPTION. 

And  to  thy  holy  hill  attain. 

Where  weary  pilgrims  rest, 
And  in  thy  glories  blest, 

With  God  Messiah  ever  reign? 

2  There  saints  and  angels  join 
In  fellowship  divine, 

And  rapture  swells  the  solemn  lay: 
While  all  with  one  accord 
Adore  their  glorious  Lord, 

And  shout  his  praise  in  endless  day. 

3  May  I  but  find  the  grace 
To  fill  an  humble  place 

In  that  inheritance  above; 

My  tuneful  voice  I'll  raise 
In  songs  of  loudest  praise, 

To  spread  thy  fame,  Redeeming  Love! 

4  Reign,  true  Messiah,  reign! 
Thy  kingdom  shall  remain 

When  stars  and  sun  no  more  shall  shine. 

Mysterious  Deity, 

Who  ne'er  began  to  be, 
To  sound  thy  endless  praise  be  mine! 


HYMN  174.    7s. 

ARTH,  rejoice,  our  Lord  is  King! 
Sons  of  men,  his  praises  sing; 
Sing  ye  in  triumphant  strains, 
Jesus  our  Messiah  reisms! 


>E 


2  Power  is  all  to  Jesus  given, 

Lord  of  hell,  and  earth  and  heaven; 
Every  knee  to  him  shall  bow; 
Satan,  hear,  and  tremble  now! 

3  Angels  and  archangels  join, 
All  triumphantly  combine; 
All  in  Jesus'  praise  agree, 
Carrying  on  his  victory. 


MEDIATION    OF   CHRIST.  153 

4  Though  the  sons  of  night  blaspheme, 
More  there  are  with  us  than  them: 
God  with  us,  we  cannot  fear; 

Fear,  ye  fiends,  for  Christ  is  here! 

5  Lo!  to  faith's  enlightened  sight, 
All  the  mountain  flames  with  light; 
Hell  is  nigh,  but  God  is  nigher, 
Circling  us  with  hosts  of  fire. 

6  Our  Messias  is  come  down, 
Claims  the  nations  for  his  own, 
Bids  them  stand  before  his  face, 
Triumph  in  his  saving  grace. 

HYMN  175.     C.  M. 

1  /~1  OME  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 
\_7    With  angeis  round  the  throne; 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 

But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

2  'Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,'  they  cry, 

'To  be  exalted  thus!' 
'Worthy  the  Lamb!'  our  hearts  reply; 
'For  he  was  slain  for  us.' 

3  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 

Honor  and  power  divine; 
And  blessings,  more  than  we  can  give, 
Be,  lord,  for  ever  thine. 

4  The  whole  creation  join  in  one, 

To  bless  the  sacred  name 
Of  Him  that  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 

HYMN  176.     C.  M. 

1    /~\  THE  delights,  the  heavenly  joys, 
\J  The  glories  of  the  place, 
Where  Jesus  sheds  the  brightest  beams 
Of  his  o'erflowing  grace! 


154  REDEMPTION, 

2  Princes  to  his  imperial  name 

Bend  their  bright  sceptres  down; 
Dominions,  thrones,  and  powers  rejoice ,. 
To  see  h:m  wear  the  crown, 

3  Archangels  sound  his  lofty  praise, 

Through  every  heavenly  street; 
And  lay  their  highest  honours  down, 
Submissive  at  his  feet. 

4  While  angels  shout  and  praise  their  King, 

Let  mortals  learn  their  strains: 
Let  all  the  earth  his  honours  sing; 
O'er  all  the  earth  he  reigns. 

5  Now  to  the  Lamb,  that  once  was  slain, 

Be  endless  blessings  paid; 
Salvation,  glory,  joy,  remain 
Forever  on  thy  head! 

6  Thou  hast  redeemed  our  souls  with  blood,. 

Hast  set  the  prisoner's  free, 
Hast  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  God, 
And  we  shall  rei^ii  with  thee. 


HYMN  177.     C.  IVL 

LL  hail,  the  power  of  Jesus'  name! 
Let  angeis  prostrate  fall: 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 


'A 


2  Crown  him,  ye  martyrs  of  our  God, 

Who  from  his  altar  call; 
Praise  him  who  shed  for  you  his  blood, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

3  Ye  chosen  seed  of  Israel's  race, 

A  remnant  weak  and  small, 
Hail  him  who  saves  you  by  his  grace, 
A.nd  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 


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4  Ye  Gentile  sinners,  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall; 
Go  spread  your  trophies  at  his  feet. 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

5  Let  every  kindred — every  trihe, 

On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
To  him  all  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

6  Oh!  that  with  yonder  sacred  throng, 

We  at  his  feet  may  fall; 
There  join  the  everlasting  song, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 


HYMN  178.     L.  M. 

1  "VTOW  let  us  raise  our  cheerful  strains, 
JAI    And  join  the  blissful  choir  above; 
There  our  exalted  Saviour  reigns, 

And  there  they  sing  his  wondrous  love. 

2  While  seraphs  tune  the  immortal  song, 

Oh  may  we  feel  the  sacred  flame; 
And  every  heart,  and  every  tongue, 
Adore  the  Saviour's  glorious  name! 

3  Jesus,  who  once  upon  the  tree 

In  agonizing  pains  expired; 
Who  died  for  rebels — yes,  'tis  he! 
How  bright!  how  lovely!  how  admired! 

4  Jesus,  who  died  that  we  might  live! 

Died  in  the  wretched  traitor's  place: 
Oh!  what  returns  can  mortals  give 
For  such  immeasurable  grace! 

5  Were  universal  nature  ours, 

And  art  with  all  her  boasted  store; 
Nature  and  art,  with  all  their  powers, 
Would  still  confess  the  offering  poor! 


156  REDEMPTION. 

6  Yet,  though  for  bounty  so  divine, 
We  ne'er  can  equal  honours  raise; 
Jesus,  may  all  our  hearts  be  thine, 

And  all  our  tongues  proclaim  thy  praise! 

HYMN  179.     L.  M. 

1  TESUS  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
tf    Does  his  successive  journeys  run; 
His  kingdom  spread  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 

2  From  north  to  south  the  princes  meet 
To  pay  their  homage  at  his  feet; 
While  western  empires  own  their  Lord, 
And  savage  tribes  attend  his  word. 

3  To  him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 
And  endless  praises  crown  his  head; 
His  name  like  sweet  perfume  shall  rise 
With  every  morning  sacrifice. 

4  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue, 
Dwell  on  his  love  with  sweetest  song, 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  his  name. 

HYMN  ISO.     6  Ss. 

1  "jX/TY  heart  is  full  of  Christ,  and  longs 
lYI.  Its  glorious  matter  to  declare! 

Of  him  I  make  my  loftier  songs, 

I  cannot  from  his  praise  forbear; 
My  ready  tongue  makes  haste  to  sing 
The  glories  of  my  heavenly  King. 

2  Fairer  than  all  the  earth-born  race, 

Perfect  in  comeliness  thou  art; 
Replenished  are  thy  lips  with  grace, 

And  full  of  love  thy  tender  heart; 
God  ever  blest!  we  bow  the  knee, 
And  own  all  fulness  dwells  in  thee. 


MEDIATION    OF   CHRIST.  157 

3  Gird  on  thy  thigh  the  Spirit's  sword, 

And  take  to  thee  thy  power  divine; 
Stir  up  thy  strength,  almighty  Lord, 

All  power  and  majesty  are  thine: 
Assert  thy  worship  and  renown; 
O  all-redeeming  God,  come  down! 

4  Come,  and  maintain  thy  righteous  cause, 

And  let  thy  glorious  toil  succeed; 
Dispread  the  victory  of  thy  cross, 

Ride  on,  and  prosper  in  thy  deed; 
Through  earth  triumphantly  ride  on, 
And  reign  in  every  heart  alone. 


SECOND   COMING   OF   CHRIST. 

HYMN  181.    4  6s  &  2  8s. 

1  "\7"E  virgin  souls,  arise, 

X     With  all  the  dead  awake! 
Unto  salvation  wise, 

Oil  in  your  vessels  take: 
Upstarting  at  the  midnight  cry, 
'Behold  the  heavenly  bridegroom  nigh.' 

2  He  comes,  he  comes,  to  call 

The  nations  to  his  bar, 
And  raise  to  glory  all 

Who  fit  for  glory  are: 
Made  ready  for  your  full  reward, 
Go  forth  with  joy  to  meet  your  Lord. 

3  Go,  meet  him  in  the  sky, 

Your  everlasting  friend: 
Your  head  to  glonfy, 

With  all  his  saints  ascend: 
Ye  pure  in  heart,  obtain  the  grace 
To  see,  without  a  veil,  his  face! 


158  REDEMPTION. 

4  Ye  that  have  here  received 

The  unction  from  above, 
And  in  his  spirit  lived, 

Obedient  to  his  love, 
Jesus  shall  claim  you  for  his  bride: 
Rejoice  with  all  the  sanctified! 

5  The  everlasting  doors 

Shall  soon  the  saints  receive, 
Above  yon  angel  powers 

In  glorious  joy  to  live; 
Far  from  a  world  of  grief  and  sin, 
With  God  eternally  shut  in. 

6  Then  let  us  wait  to  hear 

The  trumpet's  welcome  sound; 
To  see  our  Lord  appear, 

Watching  let  us  be  found; 
When  Jesus  doth  the  heavens  bow, 
Be  found — as,  Lord,  thou  find'st  us  now! 

HYMN  182.     7s. 

1  /^1 OME,  Desire  of  nations,  come! 
Kj  Hasten,  Lord,  the  general  doom! 
Hear  the  Spirit  and  the  Bride: 
Come,  and  take  us  to  thy  side! 

2  Thou,  who  hast  our  place  prepared, 
Make  us  meet  for  our  reward! 
Then  with  all  thy  saints  descend! 
Then  our  earthly  trials  end. 

3  Mindful  of  thy  chosen  race, 
Shorten  these  vindictive  days! 
Who  for  full  redemption  groan, 
Hear  us  now,  and  save  thine  own! 

4  Now  destroy  the  man  of  sin; 
Now  thine  ancient  flock  bring  in! 
Filled  with  righteousness  divine, 
Claim  a  ransomed  world  for  thine  t 


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5  Plant  thy  heavenly  kingdom  here? 
Glorious  in  thy  saints  appear; 
Speak  the  sacred  number  sealed; 
Speak  the  mystery  revealed! 

6  Take  to  thee  thy  royal  power; 
Reign,  when  sin  shall  be  no  more; 
Reign,  when  death  shall  no  more  be; 
Reign  to  all  eternity. 

HYMN  183.    C.  M. 

1  T)Y  faith  we  find  the  place  above, 
J3  The  rock  that  rent  in  twain; 
Beneath  the  shade  of  dying  love, 

And  in  the  clefts  remain. 

2  Jesus,  to  thy  dear  wounds  we  flee, 

We  siak  into  thy  side; 
Assured  that  all  who  trust  in  thee 
Shall  evermore  abide. 

3  Then  let  the  thundering  trumpet  sound; 

The  latest  lightning  glare; 
The  mountains  melt;  the  solid  ground 
Dissolve  as  liquid  air; 

4  The  huge  celestial  bodies  roll, 

Amidst  that  general  fire, 
And  shrivel  as  a  parchment  scroll, 
And  all  in  smoke  expire! 

£  Yet  still  the  Lord,  the  Saviour  reigns, 
When  nature  is  destroyed, 
And  no  created  thing  remains 
Throughout  the  flaming  void. 

6  Sublime  upon  his  azure  throne, 
He  speaks  the  almighty  word: 
His  fiat  is  obeyed,  'tis  done; 
And  Paradise  restored- 


160  REDEMPTION. 

7  So  be  it!  let  this  system  end, 

This  ruinous  earth  and  skies; 
The  New  Jerusalem  descend, 
The  New  Creation  rise. 

8  Thy  power  omnipotent  assume; 

Thy  brightest  majesty! 
And  when  thou  dost  in  glory  come, 
My  Lord,  remember  me! 

HYMN  184.    8s  7s  &  1-4. 

1  T  O!  he  comes,  with  clouds  descending-, 
J_J   Once  for  favoured  sinners  slain! 
Thousand  thousand  saints  attending, 

Swell  the  triumph  of  his  train! 

Hallelujah! 
God  appears  on  earth  to  reign. 

2  Every  eye  shall  now  heboid  him 

Robed  in  dreadful  majesty; 
Those  who  set  at  nought  and  sold  him, 
Pierced  and  nailed  him  to  the  tree, 

Deeply  wailing, 
Shall  the  true  Messiah  see. 

3  The  dear  tokens  of  his  passion, 

Still  his  dazzling  body  bears; 
Cause  of  endless  exultation 
To  his  ransomed  worshippers; 

With  what  rapture, 
Gaze  we  on  those  glorious  scars! 

4  Yea,  Amen!  let  all  adore  thee, 

High  on  thy  eternal  throne! 
Saviour,  take  the  power  and  glory, 
Claim  the  kingdom  for  thine  own! 

Jah!  Jehovah! 
Everlasting  God,  come  down! 


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HYMN  185.     L.  M. 

1  rpHE  Lord  shall  come!  the  earth  shall  quake, 

X    The  mountains  to  their  centre  shake; 
And,  withering  from  the  vault  of  night, 
The  stars  shall  pale  their  feeble  light. 

2  The  Lord  shall  come!  but  not  the  same, 
As  once  in  lowliness  he  came; 

A  silent  Lamb  before  his  foes, 
A  weary  man,  and  full  of  woes. 

3  The  Lord  shall  come!  a  dreadful  form, 
With  rainbow- wreath  and  robes  of  storm; 
On  cherub  wings,  and  wings  of  wind, 
Appointed  Judge  of  all  mankind. 

4  Can  this  be  He,  who  wont  to  stray 
A  pilgrim  on  the  world's  highway, 
Oppressed  by  power,  and  mocked  by  pride, 
The  Nazarene, — the  crucified? 

5  While  sinners  in  despair  shall  call, 
'Rocks,  hide  us;  mountains,  on  us  fall!' 

The  saints,  ascending  from  the  tomb, 
Shall  joyful  sing,  'The  Lord  is  come!' 

HYMN  186.    L.  M. 

1  TTE  comes!  he  comes!  the  judge  severe! 
jLL  The  seventh  trumpet  speaks  him  near; 
His  lightnings  flash,  his  thunders  roll; 
How  welcome  to  the  faithful  soul! 

2  From  heaven  angelic  voices  sound; 
See  the  almighty  Jesus  crowned! 
Girt  with  omnipotence  and  grace, 
And  glory  decks  the  Saviour's  face. 

3  Descending  on  his  azure  throue, 

He  claims  the  kingdoms  for  his  own; 
The  kingdoms  all  obey  his  word, 
And  hail  him  their  triumphant  Lord! 


162  REDEMPTION. 

4  Shout,  all  the  people  of  the  sky, 
And  all  the  saints  of  the  Most  High} 
Our  Lord,  who  now  his  right  obtain* 
For  ever  and  for  ever  reigns. 

HYMN  1ST.     4  8s  &  2  6s. 

1  TTOW  happy  are  the  little  flock, 

Jtl  Who,  safe  beneath  their  guardian  rock, 

In  all  commotions  rest! 
When  war's  and  tumult's  waves  run  high, 
Unmoved  above  the  storm  they  lie, 

They  lodge  in  Jesus'  breast. 

2  Such  happiness,  O  Lord,  have  we, 
By  mercy  gathered  into  thee, 

Before  the  floods  descend: 
And  while  the  bursting  cloud  comes  down, 
We  mark  the  vengeful  day  begun, 

And  calmly  wait  the  end. 

3  The  plague,  the  dearth,  and  din  of  war, 
Our  Saviour's  swift  approach  declare, 

And  bid  our  hearts  arise: 
Earth's  basis  shook  confirms  our  hope, 
Its  cities'  fall  but  lifts  us  up, 

To  meet  thee  in  the  skies, 

4  Thy  tokens  we  with  joy  confess; 

The  war  proclaims  the  Prince  of  Peace; 

The  earthquake  speaks  thy  power; 
The  famine  all  thy  fulness  brings; 
The  plague  presents  thy  healing  wings, 

And  Nature's  final  hour. 

5  Whatever  ills  the  world  befall, 
A  pledge  of  endless  good  we  call; 

A  sign  of  Jesus  near: 
His  chariot  will  not  long  delay; 
We  hear  the  rumbling  wheels,  and  pray. 

Triumphant  Lord,  appear! 


MEDIATION   OF   CHRIST.  163 

6  Appear  with  clouds  on  Sion's  hill, 
The  word  and  mystery  to  fulfil, 

Confessors  to  approve, 
Thy  members  on  thy  throne  to  place, 
And  stamp  thy  name  on  every  face, 

In  glorious,  heavenly  love! 


OFFICES   OF   CHRIST. 

HYMN  188.     4  6s  &  2  8s. 

1  TOIN  all  the  glorious  names 

l)    Of  wisdom,  love,  and  power, 

That  ever  mortals  knew, 
That  angels  ever  bore: 
All  are  too  mean  to  speak  his  worth, 
Too  mean  to  set  my  Saviour  forth. 

2  Great  Prophet  of  my  God, 

My  tongue  shall  bless  thy  name; 
By  thee  the  joyful  news 

Of  our  salvation  came: 
The  joyful  news  of  sin  forgiven, 
Of  hell  subdued,  and  peace  with  heaven. 

3  Jesus,  my  great  High  Priest, 

Offered  his  blood  and  died; 
My  guilty  conscience  seeks 

No  sacrifice  beside: 
His  powerful  blood  did  once  atone, 
And  now  it  pleads  before  the  throne. 

4  O  thou  Almighty  Lord, 

My  Conqueror  and  my  King; 
Thy  sceptre  and  thy  sword, 

Thy  reign  of  grace,  I  sing: 
Thine  is  the  power:  behold  I  sit 
In  willing  bonds  before  thy  feet. 


164  REDEMPTION. 

5  Now  let  my  soul  arise, 

And  tread  the  tempter  down; 
My  Captain  leads  me  forth 

To  conquest  and  a  crown: 
A  feehle  saint  shall  win  the  day, 
Though  death  and  hell  obstruct  the  way. 

6  Should  all  the  hosts  of  death, 

And  powers  of  hell  unknown, 
Put  their  most  dreadful  forms 

Of  rage  and  malice  on; 
I  shall  be  safe:  for  Christ  displays 
Superior  power  and  guardian  grace. 

HYMN  189.    7s. 

1  /CHRIST,  the  true  anointed  Seer, 
V7  Messenger  from  the  Most  High, 
Thy  prophetic  character 

To  my  conscience  signify: 
Signify  thy  father's  will; 

By  that  unction  from  above, 
Mysteries  of  grace  reveal, 

Teach  my  heart  that  God  is  Love. 

2  Thou  who  didst  for  all  atone, 

Dost  for  all  incessant  pray, 
Make  thy  priestly  office  known, 

Take  my  cancelled  sin  away; 
Let  me  peace  with  God  regain, 

Righteousness  from  thee  receive; 
Through  thy  meritorious  pain, 

Through  thy  intercession,  live. 

3  Sovereign,  universal  King, 

Every  faithful  soul's  desire, 
Into  me  thy  kingdom  bring, 

Into  me  thy  Spirit  inspire: 
From  mine  inbred  foes  release; 

Here  erect  thy  gracious  throne; 
King  of  righteousness  and  peace, 

Reign  in  every  heart  alone. 


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4  O  that  all  were  taught  of  God, 

All  anointed  by  thy  grace; 
Kings  and  priests  redeemed  with  blood, 

Born  again  to  sound  thy  praise; 
An  elect,  peculiar  seed, 

Offspring  of  the  Deity; 
Christians  both  in  name  and  deed, 

One,  entirely  one  with  thee! 

HYMN  190.    C.  M. 

1  "TT7H0M  Jesus'  blood  doth  sanctify, 

V  V    Need  neither  sin  nor  fear; 
Hid  in  our  Saviour's  hand  we  lie, 

And  laugh  at  danger  near: 
His  guardian  hand  doth  hold,  protect, 

And  save  by  ways  unknown, 
The  little  flock,  the  saints  elect, 

Who  trust  in  him  alone. 

2  Our  Prophet,  Priest  and  King,  to  the6 

We  joyfully  submit; 
And  learn,  in  meek  humility, 

Our  lesson  at  thy  feet: 
Spirit  and  life  thy  words  impart, 

And  blessings  from  above; 
And  drop,  in  every  listening  heart, 

The  manna  of  thy  love. 

HYMN  191.    C.  M. 

1  TT7TTH  joy  we  meditate  the  grace 

VV     Of  our  High  Priest  above;. 
His  heart  is  made  of  tenderness, 
His  bowels  yearn  with  love. 

2  Touched  with  a  sympathy  within, 

He  knows  our  ieeble  frame; 
He  knows  what  sore  temptations  mean, 
For  he  hath  felt  the  same. 


166  REDEMPTION. 

3  He  in  the  days  of  feeble  flesh 

Poured  out  his  cries  and  tears; 
And,  though  exalted,  feels  afresh 
What  every  member  bears. 

4  He'll  never  quench  the  smoking  flax, 

But  raise  it  to  a  flame; 
The  bruised  reed  he  never  breaks, 
Nor  scorns  the  meanest  name. 

5  Then  let  our  humble  faith  address- 

His  mercy  and  his  power: 
We  shall  obtain  delivering  grace 
In  the  distressing  hour. 

HYMN  192.     C.  M. 

1  IVfO^  let  our  cheerful  eyes  survey 
_Ll    Our  great  High  Priest  above; 
And  celebrate  his  constant  care, 

And  sympathetic  love. 

2  Though  raised  to  a  superior  throne, 

Where  angels  bow  around, 
And  high  o'er  all  the  shining  train, 
With  matchless  honors  crowned. 

3  The  names  of  all  his  saints  he  bears, 

Deep  graven  on  his  heart; 
Nor  shall  the  meanest  christian  say, 
That  he  hath  lost  his  part. 

4  Those  characters  shall  fair  abide, 

Our  everlasting  trust, 
When  gems,  and  monuments,  and  crowns, 
Are  mouldered  down  to  dust. 

5  So,  gracious  Saviour,  on  my  breast 

May  thy  dear  name  be  worn: 
A  sacred  ornament  and  guard, 
To  endless  ages  borne. 


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HYMN  193.     L.  M. 

1  TTTHERE  high  the  heavenly  temple  stands, 

V  V    The  house  of  God  not  made  with  hands; 
A  great  High  Priest  our  nature  wears, 
The  patron  of  mankind  appears. 

2  He,  who  for  men  in  mercy  stood, 

And  poured  on  earth  his  precious  hlood, 
Pursues  in  heaven  his  plan  of  grace, 
The  guardian  of  the  human  race. 

3  Though  now  ascended  up  on  high, 
He  hends   on  earth  a  brother's  eye; 
Partaker  of  the  human  name, 

He  knows  the  frailty  of  our  frame, 

4  Our  fellow- sufferer  yet  retains 
A  fellow-feeling  of  our  pains; 
And  still  remembers  in  the  skies, 
His  tears,  and  agonies,  and  cries. 

5  In  every  pang  that  rends  the  heart, 
The  man  of  sorrows  had  a  part; 
He  sympathises  in  our  grief, 

And  to  the  sufferer  sends  relief. 

6  With  boldness,  therefore,  at  the  throne, 
Let  us  make  all  our  sorrows  known; 
And  ask  the  aids  of  heavenly  power, 
To  help  us  in  the  evil  hour! 

HYMN  194.     6Ss. 

1  T^  NTERED  the  holy  place  above, 
XLi  Covered  with  meritorious  scars, 
The  tokens  of  his  dying  love, 

Our  great  High  Priest  in  glory  bears; 
He  pleads  his  passion  on  the  tree, 
He  shows  himself  to  God  for  me. 


168  REDEMPTION. 

2  Before  the  throne  my  Saviour  stands, 

My  friend  and  advocate  appears; 
My  name  is  graven  on  his  hands, 

And  him  the  Father  always  hears; 
While  low  at  Jesus'  cross  I  how, 
He  hears  the  blood  of  sprinkling  now. 

3  This  instant  now  I  may  receive 

The  answer  of  his  powerful  prayer: 
This  instant  now  by  him  I  live, 

His  prevalence  with  God  declare; 
And  soon  my  spirit  in  his  hands 
Shall  stand,  where  my  Forerunner  stands. 


TITLES    OF    CHRIST. 

HYMN  195.    7s. 

1  /~1  HRIST,  whose  glory  fills  the  skies, 
Kj   Christ,  the  true,  the  only  light, 
Sun  of  Righteousness,  arise, 

Triumph  o'er  the  shades  of  night: 
Day-spring  from  on  high,  be  near; 
Day-star,  in  my  heart  appear. 

2  Dark  and  cheerless  is  the  morn, 

Unaccompanied  by  thee; 
Joyless  is  the  day's  return, 

Till  thy  mercy's  beams  I  see; 
Till  they  inward  light  impart, 
Glad  my  eyes,  and  warm  my  heart. 

3  Visit,  then,  this  soul  of  mine, 

Pierce  the  gloom  of  sin  and  grief; 
Fill  me,  Radiancy  Divine! 

Scatter  all  my  unbelief: 
More  and  more  thyself  display, 
Shining  to  the  perfect  day. 


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HYMN  196.    7s. 

1  T>  OCK  of  Ages!  cleft  for  me, 
JX  Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee; 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 

From  thy  woanded  side  which  flowed, 

Be  of  sin  the  double  cure, 

Save  from  wrath,  and  make  me  pure. 

2  Could  my  tears  forever  flow, 
Could  my  zeal  no  languor  know, 
This  for  sin  could  not  atone; 
Thou  must  save-,  and  thou  alone: 
In  my  hand  no  price  I  bring, 
Simply  to  thy  cross  I  cling. 

3  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  my  eyes  shall  close  in  death, 
When  I  rise  to  worlds  unknown, 
And  behold  thee  on  thy  throne, 
Rock  of  Ages!  cleft  forme, 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee. 

HYMN  197.    C.  M. 

1  TESUS,  thou  Man  of  Sorrows! — born 
«J    To  suffering  here  below, 

To  toil  through  poverty  and  scorn, 
Through  weakness,  and  through  wo. 

2  Immanuel!  who,  by  every  grief, 

By  each  temptation,  tried, 
Hast  lived  to  yield  our  wants  relief, 
And  to  redeem  us,  died! 

3  If,  gaily  clothed  and  proudly  fed, 

In  careless  ease  we  dwell; 
Remind  us  of  thy  manger  bed, 
And  lowly  cottage  cell. 
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170  REDEMPTION. 

4  If,  pressed  by  penury  severe, 

In  envious  want  we  pine, 
May  conscience  whisper  in  our  ear, 
A  poorer  lot  was  thine. 

5  From  all  the  viewless  snares  of  sin, 

Preserve  us  firm  and  free; 
As  Thou  like  us  hast  tempted  been, 
May  we  rejoice  with  Thee. 

HYMN  193.    C.  M. 

1  TJEHOLD  the  sure  Foundation  Stone 
_D   Which  God  in  Sion  lay? 

To  build  our  heavenly  hopes  upon, 
And  his  eternal  praise. 

2  Chosen  of  God,  to  sinners  dear, 

We  now  adore  thy  name; 
We  trust  our  whole  salvation  here, 
Nor  can  we  suffer  shame. 

3  The  foolish  builders,  scribe  and  priest, 

Reject  it  with  disdain; 
Yet  on  this  rock  the  church  shall  rest, 
And  envy  rage  in  a  aba. 

4  What  though  the  gates  of  hell  withstood, 

Yet  must  this  building  rise: 
'Tis  thine  oavh  work,  almighty  God, 
And  wondrous  in  our  eyes. 

HYMN  199.     C.  M. 

1  A    WAKE,  our  scnls,  and  bless  his  name, 
J\.   Whose  mercies  never  fail; 

Who  opens  wide  a  Door  of  Hope 
In  Achcr's  gloomy  vale. 

2  Behold  the  portal  wide  displayed. 

The  buildings  strong  and  fair: 
Within  are  pastures  fresh  and  green, 
And  living  streams  are  there. 


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3  Enter,  my  soul,  with,  cheerful  haste, 

For  Jesus  is  the  door; 
Nor  fear  the  serpent's  wily  arts, 
Nor  fear  the  lion's  roar. 

4  O  may  thy  grace  the  nations  lead, 

And  Jews  and  Gentiles  come, 
All  travelling  through  one  beauteous  gate, 
To  one  eternal  home! 

HYMN  200.    C.  M. 

1  rpHE  Saviour!  oh  what  endless  charms 

X    Dwell  in  the  blissful  sound! 
Its  influence  every  fear  disarms, 
And  spreads  sweet  peace  around. 

2  Here  pardon,  life  and  joy  divine, 

In  rich  effusion  flow, 
For  guilty  rebels  lost  in  sin, 
And  doomed  to  endless  wo. 

3  Oh,  the  rich  depths  of  love  divine, 

Of  bliss,  a  boundless  store! 
Dear  Saviour,  let  me  call  thee  mine; 
I  cannot  wish  for  more. 

4  On  thee  alone  my  hope  relies, 

Beneath  thy  cross  I  fall; 
My  Lord,  my  life,  my  sacrifice, 
My  Saviour,  and  my  all. 

HYMN  201.     CM. 

1  rpHOU  art  the  Way— to  thee  alone, 

X    From  sin  and  death  we  flee; 
And  he  who  would  the  Father  seek, 
Must  seek  him,  Lord,  by  thee. 

2  Thou  art  the  Truth — thy  word  alone 

Tnie  wisdom  can  impart; 
Thou  only  canst  inform  the  mind, 
And  purify  the  heart. 


172  REDEMPTION. 

3  Thou  art  the  Life — the  rending  tomb 

Proclaims  thy  conquering  arm, 
And  those  who  put  their  trust  in  thee, 
Nor  death,  nor  hell  shall  harm. 

4  Thou  art  the  way — the  truth — the  life; 

Grant  us  that  way  to  know, 
That  truth  to  keep — that  life  to  win, 
Whose  joys  eternal  flow. 

HYMN  202.     C.  M. 

i  pi  OMPARED  with  Christ,  in  all  beside 
KJ   No  comeliness  I  see; 
The  one  thing  needful,  dearest  Lord, 
Is  to  be  one  with  thee. 

2  The  sense  of  thy  expiring  love 

Into  my  soul  convey: 
Thyself  bestow!  for  thee  alone, 
My  All-in- All,  I  pray. 

3  Less  than  thyself  will  not  suffice 

My  comfort  to  restore: 
More  than  thyself  I  cannot  crave; 
And  thou  canst  give  no  more. 

4  Whate'er  consists  not  with  thy  love, 
'      O  teach  me  to  resign: 

I'm  rich  to  all  th'  intents  of  bliss, 
If  thou,  O  God,  art  mine. 

HYMN  203.     C.  M. 

1  TNFINITE  excellence  is  thine, 
A  Thou  glorious  Prince  of  Grace! 
Thy  uncreated  beauties  shine 

With  never-fading  rays. 

2  Sinners,  from  earth's  remotest  end, 

Come  bending  at  thy  feet; 
To  thee  their  prayers  and  songs  ascend, 
In  thee  their  wishes  meet. 


MEDIATION   OF   CHRIST.  173 

3  Millions  of  happy  spirits  live 
On  thy  exhaustless  store; 
From  thee  they  all  their  bliss  receive, 
And  still  thou  givest  more. 

i  Thou  art  their  triumph  and  their  joy, 
They  find  their  all  in  thee; 
Thy  glories  will  their  tongues  employ 
Through  all  eternity. 

HYMN  204.     8s  &  7s. 

1  T  IGHT  of  those  whose  dreary  dwelling 
JLi  Borders  on  the  shades  of  death, 
Come,  and  bright  thy  love  revealing 

Dissipate  the  clouds  beneath: 
The  new  heaven  and  earth's  Creator, 

In  our  deepest  darkness  rise, 
Scattering  all  the  night  of  nature, 

Pouring  day  upon  our  eyes. 

2  Still  we  wait  for  thine  appearing; 

Life  and  joy  thy  beams  impart, 
Chasing  all  our  fears,  and  cheering 

Every  poor  benighted  heart: 
Come,  and  manifest  the  favour, 

God  hath  for  our  ransomed  race; 
Come,  thou  universal  Saviour; 

Come,  and  bring  the  gospel  grace. 

3  Save  us  in  thy  great  compassion, 

O  thou  mild,  pacific  Prince; 
Give  the  knowledge  of  salvation, 

Give  the  pardon  of  our  sins: 
By  thy  all-restoring  merit, 

Every  burdened  soul  release; 
Every  weary,  wandering  spirit 

Guide  into  thy  perfect  peace. 


174  REDEMPTION. 

THE     DISPENSATION    OF     THE    SPIRIT. 


PROMISE   OF   THE   SPIRIT. 

HYMN  205.    C.  M. 

1  TTOU  now  must  hear  my  voice  no  more; 

X     My  Father  calls  me  home; 
But  soon  from  heaven  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Your  Comforter,  shall  come. 

2  That  heavenly  Teacher,  sent  from  God, 

Shall  your  whole  soul  inspire; 
Your  minds  shall  fill  with  sacred  truth, 
Your  hearts  with  sacred  fire. 

3  Peace  is  the  gift  I  leave  with  you; 

My  peace  to  you  bequeath; 
Peace  that  shall  comfort  you  through  life, 
And  cheer  your  souls  in  death. 

4  I  give  not  as  the  world  bestows, 

With  promise  false  and  vain; 
Nor  cares,  nor  fears,  shall  wound  the  heart 
In  which  my  words  remain. 

HYMN  206.    L.  M. 

1  TESUS,  we  on  the  words  depend, 

*j    Spoken  by  thee  while  present  here, — 
'The  Father  in  my  name  shall  send 
The  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter.' 

2  That  promise  made  to  Adam's  race, 

Now,  Lord,  in  us,  even  us,  fulfil; 
And  give  the  spirit  of  thy  grace, 
To  teach  us  all  thy  perfect  will. 

3  That  heavenly  Teacher  of  mankind, 

That  Guide  infallible  impart, 
To  bring  thy  sayings  to  our  mind, 
And  write  them  on  our  faithful  heart. 


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4  He  only  can  the  words  apply, 

Through  which  we  endless  life  possess; 
And  deal  to  each  his  legacy, 
Our  Lord's  unutterable  peace. 

5  That  peace  of  God,  that  peace  of  thine, 

O  might  he  now  to  us  bring  in, 
And  fill  our  souls  with  power  divine, 
And  make  an  end  of  fear  and  sin. 

6  The  length  and  breadth  of  love  reveal, 

The  height  and  depth  of  Deity; 
And  ali  the  sons  of  glory  seal, 

And  change,  and  make  us  all  like  thee. 


DESCENT    OF   THE    SPIRIT. 

HYMN  207.     S.  M. 

1  T    ORD  God,  the  Holy  Ghost, 
JLi  In  this  accepted  hour, 

As  on  the  day  of  Pentecost, 

Descend  in  all  thy  power: 
We  meet  with  one  accord, 

In  our  appointed  place, 
And  wait  the  promise  of  our  Lord, 

The  Spirit  of  all  grace. 

2  Like  mighty  rushing  wind 

Upon  the  waves  beneath, 
Move  with  one  impulse  every  mind, 

One  soul,  one  feeling  breathe: 
The  young,  the  old,  inspire 
'  With  wisdom  from  above; 
And  give  us  hearts  and  tongues  of  fire, 

To  pray,  and  praise,  and  love. 

3  Spirit  of  light,  explore, 

And  chase  our  gloom  away, 
With  lustre  shining  more  and  more 
Unto  the  perfect  day: 


176  REDEMPTION. 

Spirit  of  truth,  be  thou, 
In  life  and  death  our  guide; 

O  Spirit  of  adoptiou,  now 
May  we  be  sanctified! 

HYMN  208.    C.  M. 

1  TTE's  come!  let  every  knee  be  bent; 
JlI  All  hearts  new  joy  resume; 
Sing,  ye  redeemed,  with  one  consent, 

'The  Comforter  is  come.' 

2  What  greater  gift,  what  greater  love, 

Could  God  on  man  bestow? 
Angels  for  this  rejoice  above, 
Let  man  rejoice  below! 

3  Hail,  blessed  Spirit!  may  each  soul 

Thy  sacred  influence  feel; 
Do  thou  each  sinful  thought  control, 
And  fix  our  wavering  zeal! 

4  Thou  to  the  conscience  dost  convey 

Those  checks  which  we  should  know; 
Thy  motions  point  to  us  the  way; 
Thou  giv'st  us  strength  to  go. 

HYMN  209.    8s  &  6s. 

1  T  ET  songs  of  praises  fill  the  sky! 

I  -1  Christ,  our  ascended  Lord, 
Sends  down  his  Spirit  from  on  high, 

According  to  his  word: 
All  hail  the  day  of  Pentecost, 
The  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost! 

2  The  Spirit,  by  his  heavenly  breath, 

New  life  creates  within; 
He  quickens  sinners  from  the  death 

Of  trespasses  and  sin: 
All  hail  the  day  of  Pentecost, 
The  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost* 


DISPENSATION   OF  THE   SPIRIT.  1TI 

3  The  things  of  Christ  the  Spirit  takes, 

And  shows  them  unto  men; 
The  fallen  soul  his  temple  makes* 

God's  image  stamps  again: 
All  hail  the  day  of  Pentecost,. 
The  coming  of 'the  Holy  Ghost? 

4  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  from  above, 

With  thy  celestial  fire; 
Come,  and  with  flames  of  zeal  and  lore 

Our  hearts  and  tongues  inspire: 
Be  this  our  day  of  Pentecost, 
The  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost! 

HYMN  210.     L.  M. 

1  f*\  OME,  Holy  Spirit,  raise  our  songs^ 
KJ  To  reach  the  wonders  of  the  day, 
When  with  thy  fiery  cloven  tongues 

Thou  didst  those  glorious  scenes  display-. 

2  O  'twas  a  most  auspicious  hour, 

Season  of  grace  and  sweet  delight, 
When  thou  didst  come  with  mighty  power* 
And  light  of  truth  divinely  bright. 

3  By  this  the  hlest  disciples  knew 

Their  risen  Head  had  entered  heaven^ 
Had  now  obtained  the  promise  due, 
Fully  by  God  the  Father  given. 

4  Lord,  we  believe,  to  us  and  ours 

The  apostolic  promise  given; 
We  wait  the  Pentecostal  powers, 
The  Holy  Ghost  sent  down  from  hearea, 

5  Ah!  leave  us  not  to  mourn  below, 

Or  long  for  thy  return  to  pine; 

Now,  Lord,  the  Comforter  bestow, 

And  fix  in  us  the  Guest  divine. 


178  REDEMPTION. 

6  Assembled  here  with  one  accord, 

Calmly  we  wait  the  promised  grace, 
The  purchase  of  our  dying  Lord: 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  and  fill  the  place. 

7  If  every  one  that  asks  may  find, 

If  still  thou  dost  on  sinners  fall, 
Come  as  a  mighty  rushing  wind; 
Great  grace  be  now  upon  us  all. 

8  Behold,  to  thee  our  souls  aspire, 

And  languish  thy  descent  to  meet: 
Kindle  in  each  the  living  fire, 
And  fix  in  every  heart  thy  seat. 


OPERATIONS    OF   THE    SPIRIT. 

HYMN  211.     S.  M. 

1  ?npiS  God  the  Spirit  leads 

A    In  paths  before  unknown; 
The  work  to  be  performed  is  ours, 
The  strength  is  all  his  own. 

2  Supported  by  his  grace, 

We  still  pursue  our  way; 
And  hope  at  last  to  reach  the  prize, 
Secure  in  endless  day. 

3  'Tis  he  that  works  to  will, 

'Tis  he  that  works  to  do; 
His  is  the  power  by  which  we  act, 
His  be  the  glory  too. 


HYMN  212.     C.  M. 

OR  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 
My  Saviour  and  my  shield! 
He  sends  his  Spirit  with  his  word, 
To  arm  me  for  the  field. 


'F 


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2  When  all  my  foes  their  force  unite, 

He  makes  my  soul  his  care; 
Instructs  me  in  the  heavenly  fight, 
And  guards  me  through  the  war. 

3  A  friend  and  helper  so  divine, 

My  fainting  hope  shall  raise: 
He  makes  the  glorious  victory  mine, 
And  his  shall  be  the  praise. 

HYMN  213.    C.  M. 

1  /~1  OD  of  my  life  and  all  my  powers, 
\JT  The  everlasting  friend! 

Shall  life,  so  favoured  in  its  dawn, 
Be  fruitless  in  its  end? 

2  To  thee,  O  Lord,  my  tender  years 

A  trembling  duty  paid, 
With  glimpses  of  the  mighty  God, 
Delighted  and  afraid. 

3  From  parent's  eye,  and  paths  of  men, 

Thy  touch  I  ran  to  meet; 
It  swelled  the  hymn,  and  sealed  the  prayer, 
'Twas  calm,  and  strange,  and  sweet! 

4  Oft  when  beneath  the  work  of  sin 

Trembling  and  dark  I  stood, 
And  felt  the  edge  of  eager  thought, 
And  felt  the  kindling  blood. 

5  Thy  dew  came  down — my  heart  was  thine, 

It  knew  not  doubt  nor  strife; 
Cool  now,  and  peaceful  as  the  grave, 
And  strong  to  second  life. 

6  Full  of  myself,  I  oft  forsook 

The  way,  the  truth,  and  thee, 
For  sanguine  hope,  or  sensual  gust, 
Or  earth-born  sophistry. 


180  REDEMPTION. 

7  The  folly  thrived,  and  came  in  sight 

Too  gross  for  life  to  bear; 
I  smote  the  breast  for  man  too  base, 
I  smote — and  God  was  there! 

8  Still  will  I  hope  for  voice  and  strength 

To  glorify  thy  name; 
Though  I  must  die  to  all  that's  mine, 
And  suffer  all  my  shame. 

HYMN  214.     L.  M. 

1  O  URE  the  blest  Comforter  is  nigh, 
O  'Tis  he  sustains  my  fainting  heart; 
Else  would  my  hope  for  ever  die, 

And  every  cheering  ray  depart. 

2  When  some  kind  promise  glads  my  soul, 

Do  I  not  find  his  healing  voice 
The  tempest  of  my  fears  control, 

And  bid  my  drooping  powers  rejoice? 

3  What  less  than  thine  almighty  word 

Can  raise  my  heart  from  earth  and  dust, 
And  bid  me  cleave  to  thee,  my  Lord, 
My  life,  my  treasure,  and  my  trust! 

4  And  when  my  cheerful  soul  can  say, 

'I  love  my  God,  and  taste  his  grace;' 
Lord,  is  it  not  thy  blissful  ray, 

Which  brings  this  dawn  of  sacred  peace? 

5  Let  thy  kind  Spirit  in  my  heart 

Forever  dwell,  O  God  of  love; 
And  light  and  heavenly  peace  impart, 
Sweet  earnest  of  the  joys  above. 

HYMN  215.     L.  M. 

1  "INTERNAL  Spirit!  we  confess 

S-J  And  sing  the  wonders  of  thy  grace; 
Thy  power  conveys  our  blessings  down 
From  God  the  Father,  and  the  Son. 


DISPENSATION   OF   THE   SPIRIT.  181 

2  Enlightened  by  thine  heavenly  ray, 
Our  shades  and  darkness  turn  to  day; 
Thine  inward  teachings  make  us  know 
Our  danger  and  our  refuge  too. 

3  Thy  power  and  glory  work  within, 
And  break  the  chains  of  reigning  sin; 
Our  wild,  imperious  lusts  subdue, 
And  form  our  wretched  hearts  anew. 

4  The  troubled  conscience  knows  thy  voice; 
Thy  cheering  words  awake  our  joys; 
Thy  words  allay  the  stormy  wind, 

And  calm  the  surges  of  the  mind. 


PRAYER    FOR    THE    SPIRIT. 

HYMN  216.    4  6s  &  2  8s. 


1  f\  THOU  that  hearest  prayer! 
V/  Attend  our  humble  cry; 
And  let  thy  servants  share 

Thy  blessing  from  on  high: 
We  plead  the  promise  of  thy  word, 
Grant  us  thy  Holy  Spirit,  Lord! 

2  If  earthly  parents  hear 

Their  children  when  thy  cry; 
If  they,  with  love  sincere, 

Their  children's  wants  supply; 
Much  more  wilt  thou  thy  love  display, 
And  answer  when  thy  children  pray. 

3  Our  heavenly  Father  thou — 

We — children  of  thy  grace- — 
O  let  thy  Spirit  now 

Descend  and  fill  the  place; 
So  shall  we  feel  the  heavenly  flame, 
And  all  unite  to  praise  thy  name. 


182  REDEMPTION. 

HYMN  217.    7s  &  6s. 

1  O  AVIOUR,  I  thy  word  believe, 
k3  My  unbelief  remove; 

Now  thy  quickening  Spirit  give, 

The  unction  from  above: 
Show  me,  Lord,  how  good  thou  art; 

Now  thy  gracious  word  fulfil: 
Send  the  witness  to  my  heart, 

The  Holy  Ghost  reveal. 

2  Blessed  Comforter,  come  down, 

And  live  and  move  in  me; 
Make  my  every  deed  thine  own, 

In  all  things  led  by  thee: 
Bid  my  sin  and  fear  depart, 

And  within,  oh!  deign  to  dwell; 
Faithful  Witness,  in  my  heart 

Thy  perfect  light  reveal. 

3  Whom  the  world  cannot  receive 

O  Lord,  reveal  in  me; 
Sun  of  God,  I  cease  to  live, 

Unless  I  live  to  thee: 
Make  me  choose  the  better  part; 

Oh,  do  thou  my  pardon  seal; 
Send  the  witness  to  my  heart, 

The  Holy  Ghost  reveal. 

HYMN  218.     7s. 

1  T7*ATHER,  glorify  thy  Son; 

_F     Answering  his  all-powerful  prayer, 
Send  that  Intercessor  down, 

Send  that  other  Comforter, 
Whom  unbelievingly  we  claim, 
Whom  we  ask  in  Jesus'  name. 


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2  Then  by  faith  we  know  and  feel 

Him,  the  Spirit  of  truth  and  grace: 

With  us  he  vouchsafes  to  dwell, 
With  us  while  unseen  he  stays: 

All  our  help  and  good,  we  own, 

Freely  flows  from  him  alone. 

S  Wilt  thou  not  the  promise  seal, 

Good  and  faithful  as  thou  art. 
Send  the  Comforter  to  dwell 

Every  moment  in  our  heart? 
Yes,  thou  must  the  grace  bestow; 
Tmth  hath  said  it  shall  be  so. 

HYMN  219.     C.  M. 

1  T^ATHER  of  peace,  and  God  of  love! 
J?     We  own  thy  power  to  save. 

That  power  by  which  our  Shepherd  rose 
Victorious  o'er  the  grave. 

2  Him  from  the  dead  thou  brought'st  again, 

When,  by  his  sacred  blood, 
Confirmed  and  sealed  for  evermore, 
The  eternal  covenant  stood. 

3  O  may  thy  Spirit  seal  our  souls, 

And  mould  them  to  thy  will, 
That  our  weak  hearts  vo  more  may  stray, 
But  keep  thy  precepts  still. 

4  That  to  perfection's  sacred  height, 

We  nearer  still  may  rise; 
And  all  we  think,  and  all  we  do 
Be  pleasing  in  thine  eyes! 

HYMN  220.     L.  M. 

1    T^  ATHER,  if  justly  still  we  claim 
T.     To  us  and  ours  the  promise  made, 
To  us  be  graciously  the  same, 

And  crown  with  living  fire  our  head' 


184  REDEMPTION. 

2  Our  claim  admit,  and  from  above 

Of  holiness  the  Spirit  shower, 
Of  wise  discernment,  humble  love, 
And  zeal,  and  unity,  and  power! 

3  The  Spirit  of  convincing  speech, 

Of  power  demonstrative,  impart; 

Such  as  may  every  conscience  reach, 

And  sound  the  unbelieving  heart: 

4  The  Spirit  of  refining  fire, 

Searching  the  inmost  of  the  mind, 
To  purge  all  fierce  and  foul  desire, 
And  kindle  life  more  pure  and  kind: 

•5  The  Spirit  of  faith  in  this  thy  day, 

To  break  the  power  of  cancelled  sin, 
Tread  down  its  strength,  o'erturn  its  sway, 
And  still  the  conquest  more  than  win! 

€  The  spirit  breathe  of  inward  life, 

Which  in  our  hearts  thy  laws  may  write! 
Then  grief  expires,  and  pain,  and  strife: 
'Tis  nature  all,  and  all  delight. 

HYMN  221.    L.  M. 

1  /^N  all  the  earth  thy  Spirit  shower! 
U  The  earth  in  righteousness  renew! 
Thy  kingdom  come,  and  hell's  o'erpower, 

And  to  thy  sceptre  all  subdue! 

2  Like  mighty  winds,  or  torrents  fierce, 

Let  it  opposers  all  o'errun; 
And  every  law  of  sin  reverse, 

That  faith  and  love  may  make  all  one! 

3  Yea,  let  thy  Spirit  in  every  place 

Its  richer  energy  declare; 
While  lovely  tempers,  fruits  of  grace, 
The  kingdom  of  thy  Christ  prepare! 


DISPENSATION    OF   THE   SPIRIT,  185 

4  Grant  ihis,  O  holy  God  and  true! 

The  ancient  seers  thou  didst  inspire: 
To  us  perform  the  promise  due; 

Descend,  and  crown  us  now  with  fire? 


JP 


HYMN  222.     L.  31. 

OWER  from  on  high,  O  God,  impart, 
Power  in  thy  gospel  to  believe, 
nver  to  surrender  our  whole  heart, 
Power  all  thy  mercy  to  receive. 


2  The  word  to  us  in  vain  were  given, 

We  hear,  we  read,  we  learn  in  vain; 

In  vain  thy  Son  came  down  from  heaven, 

If  thou  'the  Spirit's  might'  restrain. 

3  Here  be  his  sacred  influence  felt 

With  searching,  cleansing,  quickening  force, 
Till  souls  of  mill-stone  hardness  melt, 
And  flow  like  waters  from  their  source. 

4  Convinced -and  humbled  in  the  dust 

Beneath  the  DUrdea  of  our  guilt, 
We  own  thy  law's  dread  sentence  just, 
But  plead  the  blood  of  pardon  spilt. 

5  Thy  Spirit  witness  with  that  blood, 

And  Christ  cur  Saviour  glorify; 
While  we,  as  children  born  of  God, 
With  rapture,  'Abba!  Father!'  cry." 


ADDRESSES    TO    THE    SPIRIT. 

HYMN  223.     S.  M. 

1    /^1 OME,  Holy  Spirit,  come, 
\*J   Let  thy  bright  beams  arise; 
Dispel  the  sorrow  from  our  minds, 
The  darkness  from  our  eyes. 
13 


1S6  REDEMPTION. 

2  Convince  us  all  of  sin; 

Then  lead  to  Jesus'  blood; 
And  to  our  wondering  view  reveal 
The  mercies  of  our  God. 

3  'Tis  thine  to  cleanse  the  heart — 

To  sanctify  the  soul — 
To  pour  fresh  life  in  every  part, 
And  new  create  the  whole. 

4  Revive  our  drooping  faith; 

Our  doubts  and  fears  remove; 
And  kindle  in  our  breasts  the  flame 
Of  never-dying  love. 

HYMN  224.     S.  M. 

1  i^l  OME,  Holy  Spirit,  come, 
V^   With  energy  divine, 
And  on  this  poor  benighted  soul 

With  beams  of  mercy  shine. 

2  From  the  celestial  hills, 

Life,  light,  and  joy  dispense; 
And  may  I  daily,  hourly  feel 
Thy  quickening  influence. 

3  Melt,  melt,  this  frozen  heart, 

This  stubborn  will  subdue; 
Each  evil  passion  overcome, 
And  form  me  all  anew. 

4  Mine  will  the  profit  be, 

But  thine  shall  be  the  praise; 
And  unto  thee  will  I  devote 
The  remnant  of  my  days. 

HYNM  225.     S.  M. 

1   QPIRIT  of  truth,  comedown, 
lO  Reveal  the  things  of  God, 
Make  thou  to  us  Christ's  Godhead  knoWil, 
Apply  his  precious  blood: 


DISPENSATION    OF  THE   SPIRIT.  187 

His  merits  glorify, 

That  each  may  clearly  see 
Jesus,  who  did  tor  sinners  die, 

Hath  surely  died  for  me. 

No  man  can  truly  say, 

That  Jesus  is  the  Lord, 
Unless  thou  take  the  veil  away,, 

And  breathe  the  living  word: 
Then,  only  then,  we  feel 

Our  interest  in  his  blood, 
And  cry,  with  joy  unspeakable, 

'Thou  art  my  Lord,  my  God!' 


'B 


HYMN  226.     S.  M. 

LEST  Comforter  divine! 
Let  rays  of  heavenly  love 
Amid  our  gloom  and  darkness  shine, 
And  guide  our  souls  above. 

2  Draw,  with  thy  still  small  voice, 

Us  from  each  sinful  way; 
And  bid  the  mourning  saint  rejoice,. 
Though  earthly  joys  decay. 

3  By  thine  inspiring  breath 

Make  every  cloud  of  care, 
And  e'en  the  gloomy  vale  of  death, 
A  smile  of  glory  wear. 

4  Oh,  fill  thou  every  heart, 

With  love  to  all  our  race! 
Great  Comforter!  to  us  impart 
These  blessings  of  thy  grace. 

HYMN  2-27.     7s. 

1  TTOLY  Ghost,  with  light  divine, 
XT  Shine  upon  this  heart  of  mine! 
Chase  the  shades  of  night  away, 
Turn  the  darkness  into  day. 


REDEMPTION. 

2  Holy  Ghost,  with  power  divine, 
Cleanse  this  guilty  heart  of  mine, 
Long  has  sin,  without  control, 
Held  dominion  o'er  my  soul. 

3  Holy  Ghost,  with  joy  divine, 
Cheer  this  saddened  heart  of  mine, 
Bid  my  many  woes  depart, 

Heal  my  wounded,  bleeding  heart. 

4  Holy  Spirit,  all  divine, 

Dwell  within  this  heart  of  mine; 
Cast  down  every  idol  throne, 
Reign  supreme — and  reign  alone. 

HYMN  223.     7s. 

1  |~1  R  AGIO  US  Spirit— Love  divine! 
VT  Let  thy  light  within  me  shine; 
All  my  guilty  fears  remove, 

Fill  me  with  thy  heavenly  love. 

2  Speak  thy  pardoning  grace  to  me, 
Set  the  burdened  sinner  free; 
Lead  me  to  the  Lamb  of  God, 
Wash  me  in  his  precious  blood.      ' 

3  Life  and  peace  to  me  impart; 
Seal  salvation  on  my  heart: 
Breathe'thyself  into  my  breast, 
Earnest  of  immortal  rest. 

4  Let  me  never  from  thee  stray, 
Keep  me  in  the  narrow  way; 
Fill  my  soul  with  joy  divine; 
Keep  me  Lord,  forever  thine. 

HYMN  229.     C.  M. 

1  f^lOME,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

V^   With  all  thy  quickening  powers, 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 


DISPENSATION   OF  THE   SPIRIT. 

2  Look  how  we  grovel  here  below, 

Fond  of  these  earthly  toys; 
Our  souls  how  heavily  ihey  go, 
To  reach  eternal  joys. 

3  In  vain  we  tune  our  formal  songs, 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise; 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues, 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

4  Father,  and  shall  we  ever  live, 

At  this  poor  dying  rate? 
Our  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  thee, 
And  thine  to  us  so  great? 

5  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quickening  powers: 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

HYMN  230.     C.  M. 

1  "EXTERNAL  Spirit!  God  of  truth! 

mJ   Our  contrite  hearts  inspire; 
Kindle  the  flame  of  heavenly  love, 
And  feed  the  pure  desire. 

2  'Tis  thine  to  soothe  the  sorrowing  mind, 

With  guilt  and  fear  opprest; 
'Tis  thine  to  bid  the  dying  live, 
And  give  the  weary  rest. 

3  Subdue  the  power  of  every  sin, 

Whate'er  that  sin  may  be; 
That  we,  in  singleness  of  heart, 
May  worship  only  thee. 

4  Then  with  our  spirits  witness  bear, 

That  we  are  sons  of  God; 
Redeemed  from  sin,  and  death,  and  hell, 
Through  Christ's  atoning  blood. 


190  REDEMPTION. 

HYMN  231.     C.  M. 

1  TTTHY  should  the  children  of  a  King 

VV     Go  mourning  all  their  days? 
Great  Comforter!  descend  and  bring, 
The  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

2  Dost  thou  not  dwell  in  all  thy  saints, 

And  seal  them  heirs  of  heaven? 
When  wilt  thou  banish  my  complaints, 
And  show  my  sins  forgiven? 

3  Assure  my  conscience  of  her  part 

In  my  Redeemer's  blood; 
And  bear  thy  witness  with  my  heart, 
That  I  am  born  of  God. 

4  Thou  art  the  earnest  of  his  love, 

The  pledge  of  joys  to  come; 
May  thy  blest  wings,  celestial  Dove, 
Safely  convey  me  home. 


JH 


HYMN  232.     P.  M. 

OLY  Ghost,  dispel  our  sadness, 
Pierce  the  clouds  of  sinful  night: 
Come,  thou  source  of  sweetest  gladness, 
Breathe  thy  life  and  spread  thy  light; 
Loving  Spirit,  God  of  peace, 
Great  distributer  of  grace, 
Rest  upon  this  congregation! 
Hear,  oh!  hear  our  supplication. 

2  From  that  height,  which  knows  no  measure, 

As  a  gracious  shower  descend: 
Bringing  down  the  richest  treasure 

Man  can  wish,  or  God  can  send. 
O  thou  Glory,  shining  down 
From  the  Father  and  the  Son, 

Grant  us  thy  illumination! 


DISPENSATION   OF   THE   SPIRIT.  191 

3  Come,  thou  best  of  all  donations 

God  can  give,  or  we  implore; 
Having  thy  sweet  consolations, 

We  need  wish  for  nothing  more: 
Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove    . 
Now  descending  from  above, 

Rest  on  all  this  congregation, 

Make  our  hearts  thy  habitation! 


'S 


HYMN  233.     L.  M. 

TAY,  thou  insulted  spirit,  stay, 
Though  I  have  done  thee  such  despite, 
Nor  cast  the  sinner  quite  away, 
Nor  take  thy  everlasting  flight. 

2  Though  J  have  steeled  my  stubborn  heart, 

And  still  shook  off  my  guilty  fears: 
And  vexed  and  urged  thee  to  depart, 
For  many  long  rebellious  years: 

3  Though  I  have  most  unfaithful  been, 

Of  all  who  e'er  thy  grace  received; 
Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  seen', 
Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  grieved: 

4  Yet  O!  the  chief  of  sinners  spare, 

In  honour  of  my  great  High  Priest; 
Nor  in  thy  righteous  anger  swear 

T'  exclude  me  from  thy  people's  rest. 

5  This  only  wo  I  deprecate, 

This  only  plague  I  pray  remove; 
Nor  leave  me  in  my  lo>t  estate, 

Nor  curse  me  with  this  want  of  love. 

6  Now,  Lord  my  weary  soul  release, 

Upraise  me  with  thy  gracious  hand; 
And  guide  into  thy  perfect  peace, 
And  bring;  me  to  the  promised  land. 


*^2  REDEMPTION. 

HYMN  234.     L.  M. 


1  /~tOME,  blessed  Spirit,  source  of  light, 
XJ   Whose  power  and  gTace  are  unconfined, 

Dispel  the  gloomy  shades  of  night, 
The  thicker  darkness  of  the  mincf. 

2  To  mine  illumined  eyes  display 

The  glorious  truth  thy  words  reveal; 
Cause  me  to  ran  the  heavenly  way, 
Make  me  delight  to  do  thy  will. 

3  Thine  inward  teachings  make  me  know 

The  mysteries  cf  redeeming  love, 
The  vanity  of  things  below, 

And  excellence  of  things  above. 

4  While  through  this  dubious  maze  I  stray, 

Spread,  like  the  sun,  thy  beams  abroad; 
To  show  the  dangers  of  the  way, 
And  guide  my  feeble  steps  to  God. 

HYMN  235.    L.  M, 

1  ^°^JE<  Grac"0;js  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
v^    With  light  and  comfort  from  above: 
Be  thou  our  guardian — thou  our  guide! 
O'er  every  thought  and  step  preside. 

2  To  us  the  light  of  truth  display, 

And  make  us  know  and  choose  thy  way: 
Plant  holy  fear  in  every  heart. 
That  we  from  God  may  ne'er  depart. 

3  Lead  us  to  holiness — the  road 

Which  we  must  take  to  dwell  with  God- 
Lead  us  to  Christ— the  living  way; 
Nor  let  us  from  his  pastures  stray. 

4  Lead  us  to  God — our  final  rest, 
To  be  with  him  forever  blest; 

Lead  us  to  heaven,  its  bliss  to  share— 
Fullness,  of  joy  forever  there! 


DISPENSATION    OF    THE    SPIRIT.  193 

HYMN  236.     6  Ss. 

1   "INTERNAL  Spirit,  source  of  light, 
J2j  Enlivening,  consecrating  fire, 
Descend,  and  with  celestial  heat, 

Our  dull,  our  frozen  hearts  inspire; 
Our  souls  refine,  our  dross  consume; 
Come,  condescending  Spirit,  come! 

"2  In  our  cold  breasts,  O  strike  a  spark 

Of  that  pure  flame  which  seraphs  feel; 

Nor  let  us  wander  in  the  dark, 
Or  lie  benumbed  and  stupid  still: 

Come,  vivifying  spirit,  come! 

And  make  our  hearts  thy  constant  home. 

3  Let  pure  devotion's  fervor  rise! 

Let  every  pious  passion  glow! 
O  let  the  raptures  of  the  skies 

Kindle  in  our  cold  hearts  below: 
Come,  purifying  Spirit,  come! 
And  make  our  souls  thy  constant  home. 

HYMN  237.     6  8s. 

1  T  WANT  the  Spirit  of  power  within, 
JL  Of  love,  and  of  a  healthful  mind, — 
Of  power,  to  conquer  inbred  sin; 

Of  love  to  thee  and  all  mankind; 
Of  health,  that  pain  and  death  defies, 
Most  vigorous  when  the  body  dies. 

2  When  shall  I  hear  the  inward  voice, 

Which  only  faithful  souls  can  hear? 
Pardon,  and  peace,  and  heavenly  joys, 

Attend  the  promised  Comforter: 
O  come,  and  righteousness  divine, 
And  Christ,  and  all  with  Christ,  are  mine! 


194  REDEMPTION. 

3  O  that  the  Comforter  would  come! 

Nor  visit  as  a  transient  guest, 
But  fix  in  me  his  constant  home, 

And  take  possession  of  my  breast, 
And  fix  in  me  his  loved  abode, 
The  temple  of  indwelling  God! 

4  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  my  heart  inspire: 

Attest  that  I  am  born  again; 
Come,  and  baptize  me  now  with  fire, 

Nor  let  thy  former  gifts  be  vain! 
I  cannot  rest  in  sins  forgiven: 
Where  is  the  earnest  of  my  heaven? 

5  Where  the  indubitable  seal, 

That  ascertains  the  kingdom  mine? 
The  powerful  stamp  I  long  to  feel, 

The  signature  of  love  divine! 
O  shed  it  in  my  heart  abroad, 
Fulness  of  love,  of  heaven,  of  God! 

HYMN  238.     6  8s.       • 

1  f^OME,  Holy  Ghost,  all- quickening  fire, 
VV    Come,  and  in  me  delight  to  rest; 
Drawn  by  the  lure  of  strong  desire, 

O  come  and  consecrate  my  breast! 
The  temple  of  my  soul  prepare, 
And  fix  thy  sacred  presence  there! 

2  If  now  thy  influence  I  feel, 

If  now  in  thee  begin  to  live, 
Still  to  my  heart  thyself  reveal; 

Give  me  thyself,  for  ever  give! 
A  point  my  good,  a  drop  my  store, 
Eager  I  ask,  I  pant- for  more. 

3  Eager  for  thee  I  ask  and  pant; 

So  strong  the  principle  divine, 
Carries  me  out  with  sweet  constraint, 
Till  all  my  hallowed  soul  is  thine; 


DISPENSATION    OF   THE    SPIRIT.  195 

Plunged  in  the  Godhead's  deepest  sea, 
And  lost  in  thine  immensity. 

4  My  peace,  my  life,  my  comfort  thou, 

My  treasure,  and  my  all  thou  art! 
True  witness  of  my  sonship,  now 

Engraving  pardon  on  my  heart, 
Seal  of  my  sins  in  Christ  forgiven, 
Earnest  of  love  and  pledge  of  heaven. 

5  Come,  then,  my  God,  mark  out  thine  heir; 

Of  heaven  a  larger  earnest  give; 
With  clearer  light  thy  witness  bear; 

More  sensibly  within  me  live; 
Let  all  my  powers  thine  entrance  feel, 
And  deeper  stamp  thyself  the  seal! 

HYMN  239.     8  8s. 

1  pi  OME,  holy,  celestial  Dove, 
V7  To  visit  a  sorrowful  breast, 
My  burden  of  guilt  to  remove,  - 

And  bring  me  assurance  and  rest! 
Thou  only  hast  power  to  relieve 

A  sinner  o'erwhelmed  with  his  load; 
The  sense  of  acceptance  to  give. 

And  sprinkle  his  heart  with  the  blood. 

2  With  me  if  of  old  thou  hast  strove, 

And  strangely  withheld  from  my  sin, 
And  tried,  by  the  lure  of  thy  love, 

My  worthless  affections  to  win, — 
The  work  of  thy  mercy  revive; 

Thy  uttermost  mercy  exert; 
And  kindly  continue  to  strive, 

And  hold,  till  I  yield  thee  my  heart. 

3  Thy  call  if  I  ever  have  known, 

And  sighed  from  myself  to  get  free, 
And  groaned  the  unspeakable  groan, 
And  longed  to  be  happy  in  thee, — 


196  -  REDEMPTION. 

Fulfil  the  imperfect  desire; 

Thy  peace  to  my  conscience  reveal; 
The  sense  of  thy  favour  inspire, 

And  give  me  my  pardon  to  feel! 

4  If,  when  I  had  put  thee  to  grief, 

And  madly  to  folly  returned, 
Thy  pity  hath  been  my  relief, 

And  lifted  me  up  as  I  mourned, — 
Most  pitiful  Spirit  of  Grace, 

Relieve  me  again  and  restore; 
My  spirit  in  holiness  raise, 

To  fall  and  to  suffer  no  more! 


THE     CHURCH. 
THE   INSTITUTION   OP   THE    CHURCH. 

HYMN  240.     S.  M. 

1  T  LOVE  thy  kingdom,  Lord,     ' 
A.  The  house  of  thine  abode, 

The  Church  our  blest  Redeemer  bought, 
With  his  own  precious  blood. 

2  I  love  thy  church,  O  God! 

Her  walls  before  thee  stand, 
Dear  as  the  apple  of  thine  eye, 
And  graven  on  thy  hand. 

3  If  e'er  to  bless  her  sons 

My  voice  or  hands  deny, 
These  hands  let  useful  skill  forsake, 
This  voice  in  silence  die. 

4  If  e'er  my  heart  forget 

Her  welfare,  or  her  wo, 
Let  every  joy  this  heart  forsake, 
And  every  grief  o'eriiow. 

5  For  her  my  tears  shall  fall, 

For  her  my  prayers  ascend; 
To  her  my  cares  and  toils  be  given. 
Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 


THE    CHURCH. 

6  Beyond  my  highest  joy 

I  prize  her  heavenly  ways, 
Her  sweet  communion,  solemn  vows, 
Her  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 

7  Jesus,  thou  Friend  divine, 

Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 
Thy  hand  from  every  snare  and  foe 
Shall  great  deliverance  bring. 

8  Sure  as  thy  truth  shall  last, 

To  Zion  shall  be  given 
The  brightest  glories  earth  can  yield, 
And  brighter  bliss  of  heaven. 

HYMN  241.     S.  M. 

1  T  IKE  Noah's  weary  dove, 

J_J  That  soared  the  earth  around, 
But  not  a  resting  place  above 
The  cheerless  waters  found; 

2  O  cease,  my  wandering  soul, 

On  restless  wing  to  roam; 
All  the  wide  world,  to  either  pole, 
Has  not  for  thee  a  home. 

3  Behold  the  Ark  of  God, 

Behold  the  open  door; 
Hasten  to  gain  that  dear  abode, 
And  rove,  my  soul,  no  more. 

4  There,  safe  thou  shalt  abide, 

There,  sweet  shall  be  thy  rest, 
And  every  longing  satisfied, 
With  full  salvation  blest. 

5  And  when  the  waves  cf  ire 

Again  the  earth  shall  fill, 
The  Ark  shall  ride  the  sea  of  fire — 
Then  rest  on  Zion's  hill. 


198  REDEMPTION'. 

HYMN  242.     S.  M. 

1  ^IREATis  the  Lord,  our  God, 
vJT  And  let  his  praise  be  great; 
He  makes  the  churches  his  abode, 

His  most  delightful  seat. 

2  In  Zion  God  is  known, 

A  refuge  in  distress; 
How  bright  has  his  salvation  shone! 
How  fair  his  heavenly  grace! 

3  When  kings  against  her  joined, 

And  saw  the  Lord  was  there; 
In  wild  confusion  of  the  mind, 
They  fled  with  hasty  fear. 

4  Oft  have  our  fathers  told, 

Our  eyes  have  often  seen, 
How  well  our  God  has  kept  the  fold 
Where  his  own  flock  has  been. 

5  In  every  new  distress, 

We'll  to  his  house  repair; 
Recall  to  mind  his  wondrous  grace, 
And  seek  deliverance  there; 

HYMN  243.     S.  M. 

1  T7*AR  as  thy  name  is  known, 

J?     The  world  declares  thy  praise; 
Thy  saints,  O  Lord,  before  thy  throne. 
Their  songs  of  honor  raise. 

2  With  joy  thy  people  stand 

On  Zion's  chosen  hill, 
Proclaim  the  wonders  of  thy  hand, 
And  counsels  of  thy  will. 

3  Let  strangers  walk  around 

The  city  where  we  dwell, 
Compass  and  view  thine  holy  ground, 
And  mark  the  building  well; — 


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4  The  order  of  thy  house, 

The  worship  of  thy  court, 
The  cheerful  songs — the  solemn  vows — 
And  make  a  fair  report. 

5  How  decent,  and  how  wise! 

How  glorious  to  behold! 
Beyond  the  pomp  that  charms  the  eyes, 
And  rites  adorned  with  gold. 

6  The  God  we  worship  now 

Will  guide  us  till  we  die; 
Will  be  our  God,  while  here  below, 
And  ours  above  the  sky. 

HYMN  244.     S.  M. 

1  TTOW  honored  is  the  place, 
JlJL  W^here  we  adoring  stand, 
Zion,  the  glory  of  the  earth, 

And  beauty  of  the  land! 

2  Bulwarks  of  grace  defend 

The  city  where  we  dwell; 
While  walls,  of  strong  salvation  made, 
Defy  the  assaults  of  hell. 

3  Life  up  the  eternal  gates, 

The  doors  wide  open  fling — 
Enter  ye  nations  that  obey 
The  statutes  of  your  King. 

4  Here  taste  unmingled  joys, 

And  live  in  perfect  peace; 
You  that  have  known  Jehovah's  name, 
And  ventured  on  his  grace. 

5  Trust  in  the  Lord,  ye  saints, 

And  banish  all  your  fears: 
Strength  in  the  Lord  Jehovah  dwells, 
Eternal  as  his  years. 


200  REDEMPTION. 

HYMN  245.     7s  &  6s. 

1  /^  RE  AT  is  our  redeeming  Lord,. 
vJT  In  power,  and  truth,  and  grace;: 
Him,  by  highest  heaven  adored, 

His  church  on  earth  doth  praise: 
In  the  city  of  our  God, 

In  his  holy  mount  below, 
Publish,  spread  his  name  abroad, 

And  all  his  greatness  show. 

2  For  thy  loving  kindness,  Lord, 

We  in  thy  temple  stay; 
Here  thy  faithful  love  record, 

Thy  saving  power  display: 
With  thy  name  thy  praise  is  known,. 

Glorious  thy  perfections  shine; 
Earth's  remotest  bounds  shall  own 

Thy  works  are  all  divine. 

3  Sec  the  gospel  church  secure, 

And  founded  on  a  rock; 
All  her  promises  are  sure; 

Her  bulwarks  who  can  shock? 
Count!  her  every  precious  shrine; 

Tell,  to  after  ages  tell, 
Fortified  by  power  divine, 

The  church  can  never  faiL 

4  Zion's  God  is  all  our  own, 

Who  on  his  love  rely; 
We  his  pardoning  love  have  known, 

And  live  to  Christ  and  die: 
To  the  new  Jerusalem 

He  our  faithful  guide  shall  be; 
Him  we  claim,  and  rest  in  him, 

Through  all  eternity. 


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HYMN  246.     C.  M. 

HOW  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear, 
My  friends  devoutly  say, 
'In  Zion  let  us  all  appear, 
And  keep  the  solemn  day!' 

I  love  her  gates — I  love  the  road; 

The  church,  adorned  with  grace, 
Stands  like  a  palace  built  for  God, 

To  show  his  milder  face. 


3  Up  to  her  courts,  with  joy  unknown, 
The  holy  tribes  repair: 
The  Son  of  David  holds  his  throne, 


^he  holy  tribes 
e  Son  of  David 
And  sits  in  judgment  there. 


4  He  hears  our  praises  and  complaints, 

And  while  his  awful  voice 
Divides  the  sinners  from  the  saints, 
We  tremble  and  rejoice. 

5  Peace  be  within  this  sacred  place, 

And  joy  a  constant  guest; 
With  holy  gifts  and  heavenly  grace 
Be  her  attendants  blest. 

6  My  soul  shall  pray  for  Zion  still, 

While  life,  or  breath  remains; 
Here  my  best  friends,  my  kindred  dwell, 
Here  God,  my  Saviour,  reigns. 

HYMN  247.     C.  M. 

1  "lV/TY  soul,  how  lovely  is  the  place 
1t_L  To  which  thy  God  resorts! 
'Tis  heaven  to  see  his  smiling  face, 

Though  in  his  earthly  courts. 

2  Here  the  great  monarch  of  the  skies 

His  saving  power  displays; 
And  light  breaks  in  upon  our  eyes, 
With  kind  and  quickening  rays. 
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202  REDEMPTION. 

3  With  his  rich  gifts,  the  heavenly  Dove 

Descends  and  fills  the  place; 
While  Christ  reveals  his  wondrous  love.. 
And  sheds  abroad  his  grace. 

4  Here,  mighty  God,  thy  words  declare 

The  secrets  cf  thy  will: 
And  still  we  seek  thy  mercies  here, 
And  sing  thy  praises  still. 

HYMN  243.     Ss  &  7s. 

1  /GLORIOUS  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 
VJT  Zion,  city  of  out  God; 

He,  whose  word  can  ne'er  be  broken. 
Chose  thee  for  his  own  abode 

2  Lord,  thy  church  is  still  thy  dwelling, 

Still  is  precious  in  thy  sight; 
Judah's  temple  far  excelling, 
Beaming  with  the  gospel's  light. 

3  On  the  rock  of  a<res  founded, 

What  can  shake  her  sure  repose? 
With  salvation's  wall  surrounded, 
She  can  smile  at  all  her  foes. 

4  Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 

Zion,  city  of  our  God; 
He,  whose  word  can  ne'er  be  broken, 
Chose  thee  for  his  own  abode. 

HYMN  249.     L.  M. 

1  TTTHERE  shall  we  go  to  seek  and  find 
VV    A  habitation  for  our  God? 
A  dwelling  for  the  eternal  mind, 
Among  the  sons  of  flesh  and  blood:" 


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2  The  God  of  Jacob  chose  the  hill 

Of  Zion  for  his  ancient  rest; 
And  Zion  is  his  dwelling:  still; 

His  church  is  with  his  presence  blest. 

3  Here  will  he.  meet  the  hungry  poor, 

And  fill  their  souls  with  living  bread; 
Sinners,  that  wait  before  his  door, 
With  sweet  provision  shall  be  fed. 

4  Here  will  I  fix  my  gracious  throne, 

And  reign  forever — saith  the  Lord; 

Here  shall  my  power  and  love  be  known , 

And  blessings  shall  attend  my  word. 

HYMN  250.     L.  M. 

1  TTOW  pleasant — how  divinely  fair, 
XI  O  Lord  of  hosts,  thy  dwellings  are; 
With  long  desire  my  spirit  faints, 

To  meet  the  assemblies  of  thy  saints. 

2  My  flesh  would  rest  in  thine  abode: 
My  panting  heart  cries  out  for  God: 
My  God!  my  King!  why  should  I  be 
So  far  from  all  my  joys  and  thee? 

3  Blest  are  the  saints^  who  sit  on  high, 
Around  thy  throne  of  majesty; 

Thy  brightest  glories  shine  above, 
And  all  their  work  is  praise  and  love. 

4  Blest  are  the  souls  who  find  a  place 
Within  the  temple  of  thy  grace; 
Here  they  behold  thy  gentler  rays, 
And  seek  thy  face  and  learn  thy  praise. 

5  Blest  are  the  men,  whose  hearts  are  set 
To  find  the  way  to  Zion's  gate: 

God  is  their  strength — and  through  the  road 
They  lean  upon  their  helper,  God. 


204  REDEMPTION. 

6  Cheerful  they  walk  with  growing1  strength, 
Till  all  shall  meet  in  heaven  at  length: 
Till  all  before  thy  face  appear, 
And  join  in  nobler  worship  there. 

HYMN  251.     L.  M. 

1  /""I  RE  AT  God,  attend,  while  Zion  sings 
vJT  The  joy  that  from  thy  presence  springs; 
To  spend  one  day  with  thee  on  earth 
Exceeds  a  thousand  days  of  mirth. 

2  Might  I  enjoy  the  meanest  place 
Within  thine  house,  O  God  of  grace; 
Not  tents  of  ease,  nor  thrones  of  power, 
Should  tempt  my  feet  to  leave  thy  door. 

3  God  is  our  sun,  he  makes  our  day: 
God  is  our  shield,  he  guards  our  way, 
From  all  the  assaults  of  hell  and  sin; 
From  foes  without,  and  foes  within. 

4  All  needful  grace  will  God  bestow, 
And  crown  that  grace  with  glory  too; 
He  gives  us  all  things,  and  withholds 
No  real  good  from  upright  souls. 

5  O  God,  our  King,  whose  sovereign  sway 
The  glorious  hosts  of  heaven  obey, 
And  devils  at  thy  presence  flee, 

Blest  is  the  man  that  trusts  in  thee. 

HYMN  252.    L.  M. 

1  fTlHE  King  of  saints,  how  fair  his  face, 

A    Adorned  with  majesty  and  arace! 
He  comes  with  blessings  from  above, 
And  wins  the  nations  to  his  love. 

2  At  his  right  hand,  our  eyes  behold 
The  Church,  arrayed  in  purest  gold; 
The  world  admires  her  heavenly  dress, 
Her  robes  of  joy  and  righteousness. 


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3  He  forms  her  beauties  like  his  own, 
He  calls  and  seats  her  near  his  throne; 
Fair  stranger,  let  thine  heart  forget 
The  idols  of  thy  native  state. 

4  So  shall  the  King  the  more  rejoice 
In  thee,  the  favourite  of  his  choice; 
Let  him  be  loved,  and  yet  adored, 
For  he's  thy  Maker  and  thy  Lord. 

5  Oh  happy  hour,  Avhen  thou  shalt  rise 
To  his  fair  palace  in  the  skies, 

And  all  thy  sons,  a  numerous  train, 
Each  like  a  prince  in  glory  reign. 

6  Let  endless  honors  crown  his  head; 
Let  every  age  his  praises  spread; 
While  we  with  cheerful  songs  approve 
The  condescension  of  his  love. 

HYMN  253.     6  8s. 

1  TTOW  lovely  are  thy  tents,  O  Lordf 
_0-   Where'er  thou  choosest  to  record 

Thy  name,  or  place  thy  house  of  prayer,. 
My  soul  outflies  the  angel-choir, 
And  faints,  o'erpowered  with  strong  desire, 

To  meet  thy  special  presence  there. 

2  Happy  the  men  to  whom  'tis  given, 
To  dwell  within  that  gate  of  heaven, 

And  in  thy  house  record  thy  praise; 
Whose  strength  and  confidence  thou  art, 
Who  feel  thee,  Saviour,  in  their  heart, 

The  Way,  the  Truth,  the  Life  of  grace. 

3  Who,  passing  through  the  mournful  vale, 
Drink  comfort  from  the  living  well, 

That  flows  replenished  from  above; 
From  strength  to  strength  advancing  here, 
Till  all  before  their  God  appear, 

And  each  receives  the  crown  of  love. 


)b  THE    CHURCH. 

4  Better  a  day  thy  courts  within, 
Thau  thousands  in  the  tents  of  sin; 

How  base  the  noblest  pleasures  there! 
How  great  the  weakest  child  of  thine! 
His  meanest  task  is  all  divine, 

And  kings  and  priests  thy  servants  are. 

5  The  Lord  protects  and  cheers  his  own, 
Their  light  and  strength,  their  shield  and  sun: 

He  shall  both  grace  and  glory  give: 
Unlimited  his  bounteous  grant; 
No  real  good  they  e'er  shall  want; 

All,  all  is  theirs,  who  righteous  live. 

6  O  Lord  of  hosts,  how  blest  is  he 
Who  steadfastly  believes  in  thee! 

He  all  thy  promises  shall  gain: 
The  soul  that  on  thy  love  is  cast, 
Thy  perfect  love  on  earth  shall  taste, 

And  soon  with  thee  in  glory  reign. 


THE     BIBLE. 

HYMN  254.    C.  M. 

1  TT^ATHER  of  mercies,  in  thy  word, 
_F     What  endless  glory  shines! 
Forever  be  thy  name  adored 

For  these  celestial  lines. 

2  Here  may  the  wretched  sons  of  want, 

Exhaustless  riches  find, 
Riches  above  what  earth  can  grant, 
And  lasting  as  the  mind. 

3  Here  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows, 

And  yields  a  free  repast, 
Sublimer  sweets  than  nature  kuows, 
Invite  the  longing  taste. 


TKE    BIBLE.  ^07 

4  Here  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice 
Spreads  heavenly  peace  around; 
And  life,  and  everlasting  joys, 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

-5  O  may  these  heavenly  pages  be 
My  ever  dear  delight; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 
And  still  increasing  light! 

•6  Divine  Instructer,  gracious  Lord, 
Be  thou  for  ever  near; 
Teach  me  to  love  thy  sacred  word, 
And  view  my  Saviour  there. 

HYMN  255.     C.  M. 

1  rT^HE  counsels  of  redeeming  grace 

JL    The  sacred  leaves  unfold: 
And  here  the  Saviour's  lovely  face. 
Our  raptured  eyes  behold. 

2  Here  light  descending  from  above, 

Directs  our  doubtful  feet; 
Here  promises  of  heavenly  love,   ' 
Our  ardent  wishes  meet. 

"3  Our  numerous  griefs  are  here  redrest, 
And  all  our  wants  supplied: 
Nought  we  can  ask  to  make  us  blest, 
Is  in  this  book  denied. 

-4  For  these  inestimable  gains, 
That  so  enrich  the  mind, 
O  may  we  search  with  eager  pains, 
Assured  that  we  shall  find. 


HYMN  256.     C.  M. 

OW  precious  is  the  book  divine, 
By  inspiration  given! 
Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine, 
To  inude  our  souls  to  heaven. 


JH 


203  THE    CHURCH. 

2  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  hearts 

In  this  dark  vale  of  tears; 
Life,  light  and  joy  it  still  imparts, 
And  quells  our  rising  fears. 

3  This  lamp  through  all  the  tedious  night 

Of  life  shall  guide  our  way, 
Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light 
Of  an  eternal  day. 

HYMN  257.     C.  M. 

1  f  |iHE  Spirit  breathes  upon  the  word, 

A    And  brings  the  truth  to  sight; 
Precepts  and  promises  afford 
A  sanctifying  light. 

2  A  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page,  » 

Majestic  like  the  sun; 
It  gives  a  light  to  every  age, 
It  gives — but  borrows  none. 

3  Let  everlasting  thanks  be  thine, 

For  such  a  bright  display, 
As  makes  a  world  of  darkness  shine, 
With  beams  of  heavenly  day. 

4  My  soul  rejoices  to  pursue 

The  steps  of  him  I  love, 
Till  glory  breaks  upon  my  view, 
In  brighter  worlds  above. 

HYMN  258.     C.  M. 

1  i~A  OME,  Holy  Ghost,  our  hearts  inspire, 
KJ   Let  us  thine  influence  prove; 
Source  of  the  old  prophetic  fire, 

Fountain  of  light  and  love. 

2  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  (for  moved  by  thee 

The  prophets  wrote  and  spoke,) 
Unlock  the  Truth,  thyself  the  key, 
Unseal  the  sacred  book. 


THE   BIBLE.  J09 

3  Expand  thy  wings,  celestial  Dove, 

Brood  o'er  our  nature's  night: 
On  our  disordered  spirits  move, 
And  let  there  now  be  light. 

4  God,  through  himself,  \tfe  then  shall  know, 

If  thou  within  us  shine; 
And  sound  with  all  thy  saints  below, 
The  depths  of  love  divine. 

HYMN  259.     C.  M. 

1  TT^ATHER  of  all,  in  whom  alone 

X.      We  live,  and  move,  and  breathe, 
One  bright  celestial  ray  dart  down, 
And  cheer  thy  sons  beneath. 

2  While  in  thy  word  we  search  for  thee, — 

We  search  with  trembling  awe! — 
Open  our  eyes  and  let  us  see 
The  wonders  of  thy  law. 

3  Now  let  our  darkness  comprehend 

The  light  that  shines  so  clear; 
Now  the  revealing  Spirit  send, 
And  give  us  ears  to  hear. 

4  Before   us  make  thy  goodness  pass, 

Which  here  by  faith  we  know; 
Let  us  in  Jesus  see  thy  face, 
And  die  to  all  below. 

HYMN  260.    L.  M. 

]   rpHE  heavens  declare  thy  glory,  Lord, 
A.    In  every  star  thy  wisdom  shines; 
But  when  our  eyes  behold  thy  word, 
We  read  thy  name  in  fairer  lines. 


210  THE    CHURCH.  # 

2  The  rolling  sun — the  changing  light, 

And  night  and  day  thy  power  confess; 
But  the  blest  volume  thou  hast  writ 
Reveals  thy  justice  and  thy  grace. 

3  Sun,  moon  and  stars,  convey  thy  praise 

Round  all  the  earth — and  never  stand; 
So  when  thy  truth  began  its  race, 

It  touched  and  glanced  on  every  land. 

4  Nor  shall  thy  spreading  gospel  rest, 

Till  through  the  world  thy  truth  has  run; 
Till  Christ  has  ail  the  nations  blest, 
That  see  the  light — or  feel  the  sun. 

5  Great  Sun  of  Righteousness,  arise! 

Bless  the  dark  world  with  heavenly  light! 
Thy  gospel  makes  the  simple  wise: 

Thy  laws  are  pure — thy  judgments  right. 

6  Thy  noblest  wonders  here  we  view, 

In  souls  renewed  and  sins  forgiven:— 
Lord,  cleanse  my  sins — my  soul  renew, 
And  make  thy  word  my  guide  to  heaven. 

HYMN  261.     L.  M. 

1  jfl  OD  in,  the  gospel  of  his  Son, 

\JT  Makes  his  eternal  counsels  known, 
'Tis  here  his  richest  mercy  shines, 
And  truth  is  drawn  in  fairest  lines. 

2  Here  sinners  of  an  humble  frame 

May  taste  his  grace  and  learn  his  name; 
'Tis  shown  in  characters  of  blood, 
Severely  just,  immensely  good. 

3  Here  Jesus,  in  ten  thousand  ways, 
His  soul- attracting  charms  displays; 
Recounts  his  poverty  and  pains, 
And  tells  his  love  in  melting  strains. 


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4  Wisdom  its  dictates  here  imparts, 

To  form  our  minds,  to  cheer  our  hearts; 
Its  influence  makes  the  sinner  live, 
It  bids  the  drooping  saint  revive. 

5  Our  raging  passions  it  controls, 
And  comfort  yields  to  contrite  souls; 
It  brings  a  better  world  in  view, 
And  guides  us  all  our  journey  through. 

6  May  this  blest  volume  ever  lie 
Close  to  my  heart,  and  near  mine  eye; 
Till  life's  last  hour  my  soul  engage, 
And  be  my  chosen  heritage. 

HYMN  262.     Ss  &  6s. 

1  "TTTHAT  is  the  world?  a  wildering  maze, 

VV     Where  sin  hath  tracked  ten  thousand 
ways, 
Her  victims  to  ensnare; 
All  broad,  and  winding,  and  aslope, 
All  tempting  with  perfidious  hope, 
All  ending  in  despair. 

2  Millions  of  pilgrims  throng  these  roads, 
Bearing  their  baubles  or  their  loads 

Down  to  eternal  night: 
One  only  path  that  never  bends, 
Narrow,  and  rough,  and  steep,  ascends 

From  darkness  into  light. 

3  Is  there  no  guide  to  show  that  path? 
The  Bible! — He  alone  who  hath 

The  Bible  need  not  stray; 
But  he  who  hath,  and  will  not  give 
That  light  of  life  to  all  that  live, 

Himself  shall  lose  the  way. 


212  THE    CHURCH. 

HYMN  263.     6  8s. 

1  TNSPIRER  of  the  ancient  seers, 

X  Who  wrote  from  thee  the  sacred  page, 
The  same  through  all  succeeding  years, 

To  us,  in  our  degenerate  age, 
The  Spirit  of  thy  word  impart, 
And  breathe  the  life  into  our  heart. 

2  While  now  thine  oracles  we  read, 

With  earnest  prayer,  and  strong  desire, 
O  let  thy  Spirit  from  thee  proceed, 

Our  souls  to  awaken  and  inspire; 
Our  weakness  help,  our  darkness  chase, 
And  guide  us  by  the  light  of  grace! 

3  Whene'er  in  error's  paths  we  rove, 

The  living  God  through  sin  forsake, 
Our  conscience  by  thy  word  reprove, 

Convince  and  bring  the  wanderers  back, 
Deep- wounded  by  thy  Spirit's  sword, 
And  then  by  Gilead's  balm  restored. 

4  The  sacred  lessons  of  thy  grace, 

Transmitted  through  thy  word,  repeat 
And  train  us  up  in  all  thy  ways, 

To  make  us  in  thy  will  complete; 
Fulfil  thy  love's  redeeming  plan, 
And  bring  us  to  a  perfect  man. 

5  Furnished  oirt  of  thy  treasury, 

O  may  we  always  ready  stand, 
To  help  the  souls  redeemed  by  thee, 

In  what  their  various  states  demand; 
To  teach,  convince,  correct,  reprove, 
And  build  them  up  in  holiest  love. 


I 


HYMN  264.     P.  M. 

LOVE  the  volumes  of  thy  word; 
What  light  and  joy  these  leaves  afford 


THE    BIBLE.  S13 

To  souls  benighted  and  distrest! 
Thy  precepts  guide  my  doubtful  way, 
Thy  fear  forbids  my  feet  to  stray, 

Thy  promise  leads  my  heart  to  rest. 

2  From  the  discoveries  of  thy  law 
The  perfect  rules  of  life  I  draw; 

These  are  my  study  and  delight: 
Not  honey  so  invites  the  taste, 
Nor  gold  that  hath  the  furnace  passed, 

Appears  so  pleasing  to  the  sight. 

3  Thy  threatenings  wake  my  slumbering  eyes, 
And  warn  me  where  my  danger  lies; 

But  'tis  thy  blessed  gospel,  Lord, 
That  makes  my  guilty  conscience  clean, 
Converts  my  soul,  subdues  my  sin, 

And  gives  a  free,  but  large  reward. 

4  Who  knows  the  errors  of  his  thoughts? 
My  God,  forgive  my  secret  faults, 

And  from  presumptuous  sins  restrain; 
Accept  my  poor  attempts  of  praise, 
That  I  have  read  thy  book  of  grace 

And  book  of  nature,  not  in  vain. 

HYMN  265.     6  Ss. 

1  /"I  OME,  all  ye  servants  of  the  Lord, 
V^    And  praise  him  for  his  sacred  word — ■ 
That  word,  like  manna,  sent  from  heaven, 
To  all  who  seek  it  freely  given; 

Its  promises  our  fears  remove, 

And  fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  love. 

2  It  tells  us,  though  oppressed  with  cares, 
The  God  of  mercy  hears  our  prayers; 
Though  steep  and  rough  the  appointed  way, 
His  mighty  arm  shall  be  our  stay; 
Though  deadly  foes  assail  our  peace, 

His  power  shall  bid  their  malice  cease. 


214  THE    CHURCH. 

3  It  tells  who  first  inspired  our  breath, 
And  who  redeemed  our  souls  from  death; 
It  tells  of  grace  so  freely  given, 
And  shows  the  path  to  God  and  heaven: 
Oh  bless  we,  then,  our  gracious  Lord 
For  all  the  treasures  of  his  word. 


THE     MINISTRY. 

HYMN  266.     Si  M. 

1  TTOW  beauteous  are  their  feet 
XX  Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill! 
Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 

'And  words  of  peace  reveal! 

2  How  charming  is  their  voice! 

How  sweet  their  tidings  are! 
'Zion,  behold  thy  Saviour  King, 
He  reigns  and  triumphs  here.' 

3  How  happy  are  our  ears, 

That  hear  this  joyful  sound, 
Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for, 
And  sought,  but  never  found! 

4  How  ble'ssed  are  our  eyes, 

That  see  this  heavenly  light! 
Prophets  and  kings  desired  it  long, 
But  died  without  the  sight. 

5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 

And  tuneful  notes  employ; 

Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 

And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 

45  The  Lord  makes  bare  his  arm 
Through  all  the  earth  abroad! 
Let  every  nation  now  behold 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God. 


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HYMN  267.    S.  M. 

1  T  ORD  of  the  harvest,  heir 
JLi  Thy  needy  servants  cry; 
Answer  our  faith's  effectual  prayer, 

And  all  cur  wants  supply. 

2  On  thee  we  humbly  wait, 

Our  wants  are  in  thy  view; 
The  harvest,  truly,  Lord,  is  great; 
The  labourers  are  few. 

3  Convert,  and  send  forth  more 

Into  thy  church  abroad; 
And  let  them  speak  thy  word  of  power, 
As  workers  with  their  God. 

•4  Give  the  pure  gospel  word, 
The  word  of  general  grace; 
Thee  let  them  preach,  the  common  Lord, 
The  Saviour  of  our  race. 

5  O  let  them  spread  thy  name, 
Their  mission  fully  prove; 
Thy  universal  grace  proclaim, 
Thy  all-redeeming  love. 

f>  On  all  mankind,  forgiven, 

Empower  them  still  to  call; 
And  tell  each  creature  under  heaven. 
That  thou  hast  died  for  all. 

HYMN  26S.    S.  M. 

1   TTARK,  how  the  watchmen  cry, 
XI  Attend  the  trumpet's  sound! 
Stand  to  your  arms,  the  foe  i3  nigh, 

The  powers  of  hell  surround: 
Who  bow  to  Christ's  command. 

Your  arms  and  hearts  prepare; 
The  day  of  battle  is  at  hand: 

Go  forth  to  glorious  war! 


216  THE    CHURCH. 

2  See  on  the  mountain  top, 

The  standard  of  your  God! 
In  Jesus'  name  I  lift  it  up, 

All  stained  with  hallowed  blood. 
His  standard-bearer,  I 

To  all  the  nations  call: 
Let  all  to  Jesus'  cross  draw  nigh! 

He  bore  the  cross  for  all. 

3  Go  up  with  Christ,  your  head, 

Your  Captain's  footsteps  see; 
Follow  your  Captain,  and  be  led 

To  certain  victory. 
All  power  to  him  is  given; 

He  ever  reigns  the  same; 
Salvation,  happiness,  and  heaven 

Are  all  in  Jesus'  name. 


HYMN  269.    C.  M. 


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And  take  the  alarm  they  give; 
Now  let  them  from  the  mouth  of  God, 
Their  solemn  charge  receive. 

2  'Tis  not  a  cause  of  small  import 

The  pastor's  care  demands; 
But  what  might  fill  an  angel's  heart, 
And  filled  the  Saviour's  hands. 

3  They  watch  for  souls,  for  which  the  Lord 

Did  heavenly  bliss  forego; 
For  souls,  which  must  for  ever  live 
In  raptures,  or  in  wo. 

4  All  to  the  great  tribunal  haste, 

Th'  account  to  render  there; 
And  shouldst  thou  strictly  mark  our  faults, 
Lord,  how  should  we  appear? 


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5  May  they  that  Jesus,  whom  they  preach, 

Their  own  Redeemer  see; 
And  watch  thou  daily  o'er  their  souls, 
That  they  may  watch  for  thee. 

HYMN  270.     C.  M. 

1  TESUS,  the  name  high  over  all, 
*J    In  hell,  or  earth,  or  sky! 
Angels  and  men  before  it  fall, 

And  devils  fear  and  fly. 

2  Jesus,  the  name  to  sinners  dear, 

The  name  to  sinners  given! 
It  scatters  all  their  guilty  fear: 
It  turns  their  hell  to  heaven. 

3  Jesus  the  prisoners'  fetters  breaks, 

And  bruises  Satan's  head; 
Power  into  strengthless  souls  "he  speaks, 
And  life  into  the  dead. 

4  O  that  the  world  might  taste  and  see 

The  riches  of  his  grace! 
The  arms  of  love  that  compass  me, 
Would  all  mankind  embrace. 

0  His  only  righteousness  I  show, 

His  saving  truth  proclaim: 

'Tis  all  my  business  here  below 

To  cry,  'Behold  the  Lamb!' 

6  Happy,  if  with  my  latest  breath 

I  may  but  gasp  his  name; 
Preach  him  to  all,  and  cry  in  death, 
'Behold,  behold  the  Lamb!' 

HYMN  271.     L.  M. 

1  TESUS,  thy  wandering  sheep  behold! 
*J    See,  Lord,  with  yearning  bowels  see, 
The  souls  that  cannot  find  the  fold, 

Till  sought  and  srathered  in  by  thee. 
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218  THE    CHUECH. 

2  Lost  are  tliey  now,  and  scattered  wide, 

In  pain,  and  weariness  and  want; 

With  no  kind  shepherd  near  to  guide 

The  sick,  and  spiritless,  and  faint. 

3  Thou,  only  thou,  the  kind  and  good 

And  sheep-redeeming  Shepherd  art: 
Collect  thy  flock,  and  give  them  food, 
And  pastors  after  thine  own  heart. 

4  Give  the  pure  word  of  general  g  ac? 

And  great  shall  be  the  preachers'  crowd; 
Preachers,  who  all  the  sinful  race 
Point  to  the  all-atoning  blood. 

5  Open  their  mouth,  and  utterance  give; 

Give  them  a  trumpet-voice,  to  call 
On  all  mankind  to  turn  and  live, 

Through  faith  in  him  who  died  for  alL 

6  Thy  only  glory  let  them  seek, 

O  let  their  hearts  with  love  o'erflow! 
Let  them  believe,  and  therefore  speak, 
And  spread  thy  mercy's  praise  below. 

HYMN  272.     L.  M. 

1  "TVRAW  near,  O  Son  of  God,  draw  near, 
JL/  *U"s  with  thy  flaming  eye  behold; 
Still  in  thy  church  vouchsafe  to  appear, 

And  let  our  candlestick  be  gold. 

2  Still  hold  the  stars  in  thy  right  hand, 

And  let  them  in  thy  lustre  glow, 
The  lights  of  a  benighted  land, 
The  angels  of  thy  church  below. 

3  Make  good  their  appcstolic  boasts, 

Their  hijrh  commission  let  them  prove, 
Be  temples  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
And  filled  with  faith,  and  hope,  and  love. 


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4  Their  hearts  from  things  of  earth  remove, 

Sprinkle  them,  Lord,  from  sin  and  fear; 
Fix  their  affections  all  above, 

And  lay  up  all  their  treasures  there. 

5  Give  them  an  ear  to  hear  thy  word; 

Thou  speakest  to  the  churches  now: 
And  let  all  tongues  confess  their  Lord, 
Let  every  knee  to  Jesus  bow. 

HYMN  273.     L.  M. 

1  /~1  OMFORT,  ye  ministers  of  grace, 
\J  Comfort  the  people  of  your  Lord; 
O!  lift  ye  up  the  fallen  race, 

And  cheer  them  by  the  gospel  word. 

2  Go  into  every  nation,  go, 

Speak  to  their  trembling  hearts,  and  cry, 
Glad  tidings  unto  all  we  sbow: 
Jerusalem,  thy  God  is  nigh. 

3  Hark!  in  the  wilderness  a  cry, 

A  voice  that  loudly  calls,  Prepare; 
Prepare  your  hearts,  for  God  is  nigh, 
And  means  to  make  his  entrance  there! 

4  The  Lord  your  God  shall  quickly  come; 

Sinners  repent,  the  call  obey: 
Open  your  hearts  to  make  him  room, 
Ye  desert  souls,  prepare  his  way. 

5  The  Lord  shall  clear  his  way  through  all, 

Whate'er  obstructs,  obstructs  in  vain; 
The  vale  shall  rise,  the  mountain  fall, 
Crooked  be  straight,  and  rugged  plain. 

6  The  glory  of  the  Lord  displayed 

Shall  all  mankind  together  view, 
And  what  his  mouth  in  truth  hath  said, 
His  own  almighty  hand  shall  do. 


220  THE    CHURCH. 

HYMN  274.     L.  M. 

1  /^tREAT  Lord  of  angels!  we  adore 

vJT  The  grace  that  builds  thy  courts  below; 
And  'midst  ten  thousand  sons  of  light 
Stoops  to  regard  wbat  mortals  do! 

2  Amidst  the  wastes  of  time  and  death, 

Successive  pastors  thou  dost  raise, 

Thy  kingdom  and  thy  truth  to  spread, 

And  form  a  people  for  thy  praise. 

3  At  length,  dismissed  from  feeble  clay, 

Thy  servants  join  th'  angelic  band, 
With  them  through  distant  worlds  they  fly, 
With  them  before  thy  presence  stand. 

4  O  blest  enjoyment!  glorious  hope! 

Sweet  lenitive  of  grief  and  care! 
When  shall  we  reach  those  radiant  courts 
And  all  their  joys  and  honours  share? 

5  Yet  while  these  labours  we  pursue, 

Though  distant  from  thy  heavenly  throne, 
Give  us  a  zeal  and  love  like  theirs, 

And  half  their  heaven  shall  here  be  known. 

HYMN  275.     L.  M. 

1  /~1  O  preach  my  Gospel,  saith  the  Lord, 
VJT  Bid  the  whole  world  my  grace  receive; 
He  shall  be  saved  that  trusts  my  word; 

He  shall  be  damned  that  wont  believe. 

2  I'll  make  your  great  commission  known, 

And  ye  shall  prove  my  gospel  true, 
By  all  the  works  that  I  have  done, 
By  all  the  wonders  ye  shall  do. 

3  Teach  all  the  nations  my  commands: 

'I'm  with  you  till  the  world  shall  end; 
All  power  is  trusted  in  mv  hands, 
I  can  destroy,  and  I  defend.' 


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HYMN -276.     L.  M. 


1  rpHUS  spake  the  Saviour,  when  he  sent 

_L    His  ministers  to  preach  his  word; 
They  through  the  world  obedient  went,. 
And  spread  the  gospel  of  their  Lord. 

2  'Go  forth,  ye  heralds,  in  my  name, 

Bid  the  whole  earth  my  grace  receive^ 
The  gospel  jubilee  proclaim, 

And  call  them  to  repent  and  live. 

3  'The  joyful  news  to  all  impart, 

And  teach  them  where  salvation  lies; 
Bind  up  tin-  broken,  bleeding  heart, 
And  wipe  the  tear  from  weeping  eyes. 

4  'Be  wise  as  serpents  where  you  go, 

But  harmless  as  the  peaceful  dove; 
And  let  your  heaven-taught  conduct  show, 
That  you're  commissioned  from  above. 

5  'Freely  from  me  ye  have  received; 

Freely  in  love  to  others  give; 
Thus  shall  your  doctrines  be  believed, 
And  by  your  labour,  sinners  live.' 

6  Happy  those  servants  of  the  Lord, 

Who  thus  their  master's  will  obey; 
How  rich,  how  full  is  their  reward, 
Reserved  until  the  final  day. 


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HYMN  277.     L.  M. 

HE  Saviour,  when  to  heaven  he  rose 
In  splendid  triumph  o'er  his  foes, 
Scattered  his  gifts  on  men  below, 
And  wide  his  royal  bounties  flow. 

2  Hence  sprung  th'  apostles'  honoured  name, 
Sacred  beyond  heroic  fame; 
In  lowlier  form  to  bless  our  eyes, 
Pastors  from  hence,  and  teachers  rise. 


222  THE    CHURCH. 

3  From  Christ  they  varied  gifts  derive, 
And  fed  by  Christ  their  graces  live; 
While,  guarded  by  his  potent  hand, 
'Midst  all  the  rage  of  hell  they  stand. 

4  So  shall  the  bright  succession  run 
Through  the  last  courses  of  the  sun; 
While  unborn  churches,  by  their  care, 
Shall  rise  and  flourish  large  and  fair. 

5  Jesus,  our  Lord,  their  hearts  shall  know, 
The  spring  whence  all  these  blessings  flow; 
Pastors  and  people  shout  his  praise 
Through  the  long  round  of  endless  days. 

HYMN  278.     L.  M. 

1  TT^ATHER  of  mercies!  bow  thine  ear, 
J.     Attentive  to  our  earnest  prayer: 
We  plead  for  those  who  plead  for  thee, 
Successful  pleaders  may  they  be. 

2  How  great  their  work,  how  vast  their  charge! 
Do  thou  their  anxious  souls  enlarge; 

Their  best  acquirements  are  our  gain, 
We  share  the  blessings  they  obtain. 

3  Clothe,  then,  with  energy  divine 

Their  words,  and  let  those  words  be  thine; 
To  them  thy  sacred  truth  reveal, 
Suppress  their  fear,  inflame  their  zeal. 

4  Teach  them  to  sow  the  precious  seed, 
Teach  them  thy  chosen  flock  to  feed; 
Teach  them  immortal  souls  to  gain — 
Souls  that  will  well  reward  their  pain. 

5  Let  thronging  multitudes  around 
Hear  from  their  lips  the  joyful  sound; 
In  humble  strains  thy  grace  implore, 
And  feel  thy  new-creating  power. 


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6  Let  shiners  break  their  massy  chains, 
Distressed  souls  forget  their  pains; 
Let  light  through  distant  realms  be  spread, 
And  Zion  rear  her  droonins;  head. 


HYMN  279.     L.  M. 

HALL  I,  for  fear  of  feeble  man, 
The  Spirit's  course  in  mc  restrain? 
Or,  undismayed  in  deed  and  word, 
Be  a  true  witness  for  my  Lord? 


JS 


2  Awed  by  a  mortal's  frown,  shall  I 
Conceal  the  word  of  God  most  high? 
How  then  before  thee  shall  I  dare 
To  stand,  or  how  thine  anger  bear? 

3  Shall  I,  to  soothe  th'  unholy  throng, 
Soften  thy  truths?  and  smooth  my  tongue, 
To  gain  earth's  gilded  toys?  or  flee 
The  cross,  endured,  toy  Lord,  by  thee? 

4  What,  then,  is  he  whose  scorn  I  dread, 
Whose  wrath  or  hate  makes  me  afraid? 
A  man!  an  heir  of  death!  a  slave 

To  sin!  a  bubble  on  the  wave! 

5  Yea,  let  men  rage,  since  thou  wilt  spread 
Thy  shadowing  wings  around  my  head, 
Since  in  all  pain  thy  tender  love 

Will  still  my  sure  refreshment  prove. 

(SECOND   PART. 

1  O  AVIOUJL  of  men,  thy  searching  eye 
k5  Doth  all  ray  inmost  thoughts  descry! 
Doth  aught  on  earth  my  wishes  raise, 
Or  the  world's  pleasures,  or  its  praise? 

2  The  love  of  Christ  doth  me  constrain 
To  seek  the  wandering  souls  of  men; 
With  cries,  entreaties,  tears,  to  save, 
To  snatch  them  from  the  gaping  graye. 


224  THE    CHURCH. 

3  For  this,  let  men  revile  my  name; 
No  cross  I  shun,  I  fear  no  shame: 

All  hail,  reproach!  and  welcome,  pain? 
Only  thy  terrors,  Lord,  restrain. 

4  My  life,  my  blood,  I  here  present. 
If  for  thy  truth  they  may  be  spent; 
Fulfil  thy  sovereign  counsel,  Lord! 
Thy  Will  be  done,  thy  name  adored! 

5  Give  me  thy  strength,  O  God  of  power! 
Then  let  winds  blow,  or  thunders  roar, 
Thy  faithful  witness  will  I  be: 

'Tis  fixed;  I  can  do  all  through  thee! 

HYMN  280.     4  8s  &  2  6s. 

1  T^  XCEPT  the  Lord  conduct  the  plan, 

T'j  The  best  concerted  schemes  are  vain, 

And  never  can. succeed: 
We  spend  our  wretched  strength  for  nought; 
But,  if  our  works  in  thee  b?  wrought, 

They  shall  be  blest  indeed. 

2  Lord,  if  thou  didst  thyself  inspire 
Our  souls  with  this  intense  desiro 

Thy  goodness  to  proclaim, — 
Thy  glory  if  we  now  intend, — 
O  let  our  deed  begin  and  end 

Complete  in  Jesus'  name! 

3  In  Jesus'  name,  behold,  we  meet. 
Far  from  an  evil  world  retreat, 

And  all  its  frantic  ways; 
One  only  thing  resolved  to  know, 
And  square  our  useful  lives  below, 

By  reason  and  by  grace. 

4  Not  in  the  tombs  we  pine  to  dwell, 
Not  in  the  dark  monastic  cell, 

By  vows  and  grate*  confined; 


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Freely  to  all  ourselves  we  give, 
Constrained  by  Jesus'  love  to  live 
The  servants  of  mankind. 

5  Now,  Jesus,  now  thy  love  impart, 
To  govern  each  devoted  heart, 

And  fit  us  for  thy  will: 
Deep  founded  in  the  truth  of  grace, 
Build  up  thy  rising  church,  and  place 

The  city  on  the  hill! 

6  O  let  cur  faith  and  love  abcuud: 
O  let  our  lives  to  all  around 

With  purest  lustre  shine; 
That  all  around  our  wcrks  may  see, 
And  give  the  glory,  Lord,  to  thee, 

The  heavenly  Light  Divine! 

HYMN  281.     6  8s. 

1  r\  OMFORT,  ye  ministers  of  grace, 
\^J   Comfort  my  people,  saith  your  God! 
Ye  soon  shall  see  his  smiling  face, 

His  golden  sceptre,  not  his  rod; 
And  own,  when  now  the  cloud's  removed, 
He  only  chastened  whom  he  loved. 

2  Who  sow  in  tears,  in  joy  shall  reap; 

The  Lord  shall  comfort  all  that  mourn; 
Who  now  go  on  their  way  and  weep, 

With  joy  they  doubtless  shall  return, 
And  bring  their  sheaves  with  vast  increase, 
And  have  their  fruit  to  holiness. 

HYMN  282.     6  8s. 

1  "TTTHERE  shall  my  wondering  soul  begin? 

V  V     How  shall  I  all  to  heaven  aspire? 

A  slave,  redeemed  from  death  and  sin, — 

A  brand,  plucked  from  eternal  fire, — 


126  THE    CHURCH. 

How  shall  I  equal  triumphs  raise, 
Or  sing  my  great  Deliverer's  praise? 

2  O  how  shall  I  the  goodness  tell, 

Father,  which  thou  to  me  hast  showed? 
That  I,  a  child  of  wrath  and  hell, 

I  should  be  called  a  child  of  God, 
Should  know,  should  feel,  my  sins  forgiven, 
Blest  with  this  antepast  of  heaven! 

3  And  shall  I  slight  my  Father's  love? 

Or  basely  fear  his  gifts  to  own? 
Unmindful  of  his  favours  prove? 

Shall  I,  the  hallowed  cross  to  shun, 
Refuse  his  righteousness  t'  impart, 
By  hiding  it  within  my  heart? 

4  No;  though  the  ancient  Dragon  rage, 

And  call  forth  all  his  hosts  to  war; 
Though  earth's  self-righteous  sons  engage; — 

Them,  and  their  god,  alike  *I  dare; 
Jesus,  the  sinner's  friend,  proclaim; 
Jesus,  to  sinners  still  the  same. 

5  Come,  O  my  guilty  brethren,  come,  » 

Groaning  beneath  your  load  of  sin; 
His  bleeding  heart  sball  make  you  room; 

His  open  side  shall  take  you  in: 
He  calls  you  now,  invites  you  home; 
Come,  O  my  guilty  brethren,  come! 

HYMN  233.     6  Ss. 

1    /~1  IVE  me  the  faith  which  can  remove 
V3T  And  sink  the  mountain  to  a  plain; 
Give  me  the  child-like,  praying  love, 

Which  longs  to  build  thy  house  again; 
Thy  love  let  it  my  heart  o'erpower, 
And  all  my  simple  soul  devour! 


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2  I  want  an  even  strong  desire, 

I  want  a  calmly  fervent  zeal, 
To  save  poor  sinners  from  the  fire, 

To  snatch  them  from  the  verge  of  hell, 
And  turn  them  to  a  pardoning  God, 
And  quench  the  brands  in  Jesus'  blood. 

3  I  would  the  precious  time  redeem, 

And  longer  live  for  this  alone, 
To  spend,  and  to  be  spent,  for  them 

Who  have  not  yet  my  Saviour  known; 
Fully  on  these  my  mission  prove, 
And  only  breathe,  to  breathe  thy  love. 

4  My  talents,  gifts,  and  graces,  Lord, 

Into  thy  blessed  hands  receive; 
And  let  me  live  to  preach  thy  word; 

And  let  me  to  thy  glory  live; 
My  every  sacred  moment  spend 
In  publishing  the  Sinners'  Friend! 

5  Enlarge,  inflame,  and  fill  my  heart 

With  boundless  charity  divine! 
So  shall  I  all  my  strength  exert, 

And  love  them  with  a  zeal  like  thine; 
And  lead  them  to  thy  open  side, 
The  sheep  for  whom  their  Shepherd  died. 

HYMN  234.     6  8s. 

1  ri^HOU,  Jesus,  thou  my  breast  inspire, 

A    And  touch  my  lips  with  hallowed  fire, 
And  loose  a  stammering  infant's  tongue; 

Prepare  the  vessel  of  thy  grace; 

Adorn  me  with  the  robes  of  praise, 
And  mercy  shall  be  all  my  song. 

2  Mercy  for  all  who  know  not  God; 
Mercy  for  all  in  Jesus'  blood; 

Mercy,  that  earth  and  heaven  transcends; 
Love,  that  o'erwhelms  the  saints  in  light; 
The  length,  and  breadth,  and  depth,  and  height 

Of  love  divine,  which  never  ends. 


228  THE    CHURCH. 

3  A  faithful  witness  of  thy  grace, 
Well  may  I  fill  the  allotted  space, 

And  answer  all  thy  great  design; 
Walk  in  the  works  by  "thee  prepared; 
And  find  annexed  the*  vast  reward, 

The  crown  of  righteousness  divine. 

4  When  I  have  lived  to  thee  alone, 
Pronounce  the  welcome  wcrd,  'well  done!' 

And  let  me  take  my  place  above: 
Enter  into  my  Master's  joy; 
And  all  eternity  employ, 

In  praise,  and  testacy,  and  love. 

HYMN  285.     6  8s. 

1  HHHY  power  and  saving  truth  to  show, 

A    A  warfare  at  thy  charge  I  go, 

Strong  in  the  Lord,  and  thy  great  might: 

Gladly  take  up  the  hallowed  cross; 

And,  suffering  all  things  for  thy  cause, 
Beneath  thy  bloody  banner  fight. 

2  A  spectacle  to  fiends  and  men, 
To  all  their  fierce  or  cold  disdain, 

With  calmest  pity  I  submit: 
Determined  nought  to  know  beside 
My  Jesus  and  him  crucified, 

I  tread  the  world  beneath  my  feet. 

3  Superior  to  their  smile  or  frown, 

On  all  their  goods  my  soul  looks  down, 

Theirpleasures,  wealth,  and  power,  and  state: 

The  man  that  dares  their  god  despise, 

The  christian, — he  alone  is  wise; 

The  christian, — he  alone  is  great. 

4  O  God,  let  all  my  life  declare 
How  happy  all  thy  servants  are; 

How  far  above  these  earthly  things; 


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How  pure,  when  washed  in  Jesus'  blood; 
How  intimately  one  with  God, 

A  heaven- born  race  of  priests  and  kings! 

5  For  this  alone,  I  live  below, 
The  power  of  godliness  to  show, 

The  wonders  wrought  by  Jesus'  name: 
O  that  I  might  but  faithful  prove; 
Witness  to  all  thy  pardoning  love, 

And  point  them  to  th'  atoning  Lamb! 

6  Let  me  to  every  creature  cry, 

The  poor  and  rich,  the  low  and  high, 
'Believe,  and  feel  thy  sins  forgiven! 

Lost,  till  by  Jesus  saved,  thou  art; 

Till  Jesus'  blood  hath  washed  thy  heart, 
Thou  canst  not  find  the  gate  of  heaven!' 


THE     S  A 

HYMN  286. 


1  TT7ELC0ME,  sweet  day  of  rest, 
VV     That  saw  the  Lord  arise; 
Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes! 

2  The  King  himself  comes  near, 

And  feasts  his  saints  to-day; 
Here  we  may  sit  and  see  him  here, 
And  love,  and  praise,  and  pray. 

3  One  day  amidst  the  place 

Which  Jesus  dwells  within, 
Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  pleasurable  sin. 

4  My  willing  soul  would  stay- 

In  such  a  frame  as  this, 
And  sit  and  sing  herself  away 
To  everlasting  bliss. 


230  THE    CHURCH. 

HYMN  2S7.    7s. 

1  QAFELY  through  another  week, 
k3  God  has  brought  us  on  our  way; 
Let  us  now  a  blessing  seek, 

Waiting  in  his  courts  to-day: 
Day  of  all  the  week  the  best, 
Emblem  of  eternal  rest. 

2  While  we  seek  supplies  of  grace, 

Through  the  dear  Redeemer's  name; 
Show  thy  reconciling  face — 

Take  away  our  sin  and  shame; 
From  our  worldly  cares  set  free, 
May  we  rest  this  day  in  thee. 

3  Here  we  come  thy  name  to  praise; 

Let  us  feel  thy  presence  near: 
May  thy  glory  meet  our  eyes, 

While  we  in  thy  house  appear: 
Here  afford  us,  Lord,  a  taste 
Of  our  everlasting  feast. 

4  May  the  gospel's  joyful  sound 

Conquer  sinners — comfort  saints; 
Make  the  fruits  of  grace  abound, 

Bring  relief  from  all  complaints: 
Thus  let  all  our  Sabbaths  prove, 
Till  we  join  the  church  above. 

HYMN  288.    C.  M. 

1  IV/TAY  I,  throughout  this  day  of  thine, 
JLtJ.  Be  in  thy  Spirit,  Lord, 

Spirit  of  humble  fear  divine, 
That  trembles  at  thy  word. 

2  Spirit  of  faith,  my  heart  to  raise, 

And  fix  on  things  above, 
Spirit  of  sacrifice  and  praise, 
Of  holiness  and  love. 


THE   SABBATH. 

HYMN  289*     C.  M. 

1  T^REQUENT  the  day  of  God  returns 
J?     To  shod  its  quickening  beams; 
And  yet  how  slow  devotion  burns; 

How  languid  are  its  flames! 

2  Accept  our  faint  attempts  to  love, 

Our  frailties,  Lord,  forgive; 
We  would  be  like  thy  saints  above, 
And  praise  thee  while  we  live. 

3  Increase,  O  Lord,  our  faith  and  hope, 

And  fit  us  to  ascend, 
.Where  the  assembly  ne'er  breaks  up, 
The  sabbath  ne'er  shall  end. 

4  There  we  shall  breathe  in  heavenly  air, 

With  heavenly  lustre  shine; 
Before  the  throne  of  God  appear, 
And  feast  on  love  divine. 

HYMN  290.     L.  M. 

1  1VTY  opening  eyes  with  rapture  see 
-LvJL  The  dawn  of  thy  returning  day; 
My  thoughts,  O  God,  ascend  to  thee, 

While  thus  my  early  vows  I  pay. 

2  I  yield  my  heart  to  thee  alone, 

Nor  would  receive  another  guest; 
Eternal  King!  erect  thy  throne, 

And  reign  sole  monarch  in  my  breast. 

3  O  bid  this  trifling  world  retire, 

And  drive  each  carnal  thought  away; 
Nor  let  me  feel  one  vain  desire, 

One  sinful  thought,  through  all  the  day 

4  Then,  to  thy  courts  when  I  repair, 

My  soul  shall  rise  on  joyful  wing, 
The  wonders  of  thy  love  declare, 

And  join  the  strains  which  angels  sing. 


232  THE    CHURCH. 


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HYMN  291.     L.  M. 

GAIN  our  weekly  labour?  end, 
And  we  the  Sabbath's  call  attend; 
Improve,  our  souls,  the  sacred  rest, 
And  seek  to  be  for  ever  blest. 

2  This  day  let  our  devotions  rise, 
As  grateful  incense  to  the  skies; 
And  God  that  peace  divine  bestow, 
Which  none  but  they  who  feel  it  know. 

3  This  holy  calm  within  the  breast 
Prepares  for  that  eternal  rest, 
Which  for  the  sons  of  God  remains; 
The  end  of  cares,  the  end  of  pains. 

4  In  holy  duties,  let  the  day, 
In  holy  pleasures,  pass  away: 

How  sweet  the  Sabbath  thus  to  spend, 
In  hope  of  that  which  ne'er  shall  end. 

HYMN  292.     L.  M. 

1  T    ORD  of  the  Sabbath,  hear  our  vows, 

I  J  On  this  thy  day,  in  this  thy  house; 
And  own,  as  grateful  sacrifice, 
The  songs  which  from  thy  servants  rise. 

2  Thine  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love; 
But  there's  a  nobler  rest  above; 

To  that  our  labouring  souls  aspire, 
With  ardent  pangs  of  strong  desire. 

3  No  more  fatigue,  no  more  distress, 
Nor  sin  nor  hell  shall  reach  the  place; 
No  sighs  shall  mingle  with  the  songs, 
Which  warble  from  immortal  tongues. 

4  No  rude  alarms  of  raging  foes; 

No  cares  to  break  the  long  repose; 
No  midnight  shade,  no  clouded  sun. 
But  sacred,  high,  eternal  noon. 


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5  O  long-expected  day,  begin; 

Dawn  on  these  realms  of  wo  and  sin, 
Fain  would  we  leave  this  weary  road, 
And  sleep  in  death,  to  rest  with  God.    . 

HYMN  293.     L.  M. 

1  OWEET  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King, 
k3  To  praise  thy  name,  give  thanks,  and  sing; 
To  show  thy  love  by  morning  light, 

And  talk  of'all  thy  truth  at  night. 

2  Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest, 
No  mortal  cares  disturb  my  breast; 
O  may  my  heart  in  tune  be  found, 
Like  David's  harp  of  solemn  sound. 

3  My  heart  shall  triumph  in  the  Lord, 
And  bless  his  works  and  bless  his  word: 
Thy  works  of  grace,  how  bright  they  shine! 
How  deep  thy  counsels,  how  divine! 

4  Some  never  raise  their  thoughts  so  high; 
Like  brutes  they  live,  like  brutes  they  die; 
Like  grass  they  flourish,  till  thy  breath 
Dooms  them  to  everlasting  death. 

5  But  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part, 
When  grace  has  well  refined  my  heart; 
And  fresh  supplies  of  joy  are  shed 
Like  holy  oil  to  cheer  my  head. 

6  Then  shall  I  see,  and  hear  and  know, 
All  I  desired  and  wished  below; 
And  every  power  And  sweet  employ 
In  that  eternal  world  of  joy. 

HYMN  294.     L.  M. 

1    T   ORD,  how  delightful  'tis  to  see 
.ILi  A  whole  assembly  worship  thee! 
At  once  they  sing — at  once  they  pray — 
They  hear  of  heaven,  and  learn  tlie  v,-av. 
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234  THE  CHURCH. 

2  I  have  been  there,  and  still  would  go: 
'Tis  like  the  dawn  of  heaven  below: 
Not  all  that  careless  sinners  say, 
Shall  tempt  rue  to  forget  this  day. 

3  Oh  write  upon  my  memory,  Lord, 
The  truths  aud  precepts  of  thy  word! 
That  I  may  break  thy  laws  no  more, 
But  love  thee  better  than  before. 

4  With  thoughts  of  Christ,  and  things  divine, 
Fill  up  this  foolish  heart  of  mine; 

That  finding  pardon  through  his  blood, 
I  may  lie  down,  and  wake  with  God. 

HYMN  295.     6  8s. 

1  /^1  RE  AT  God,  this  hallowed  day  of  thine 
$J  Demands  our  souls'  collected  powers, 
May  we  employ  in  works  divine 

These  solemn  and  devoted  hours: 
O  may  our  souls  adoring  own 
The  grace  which  calls  us  to  thy  throne! 

2  Hence,  ye  vain  cares  and  trifles,  fly! 

Where  God  resides,  appear  no  more: 
Omniscient  Lord,  thy  piercing  eye 

Doth  every  secret  thought  explore; 
O  may  thy  grace  our  thoughts  refine, 
And  fix  pur  hearts  on  things  divine! 

PUELIC     WORSHIP. 


ASSEMBLING. 

HYMN  296.     7s. 

1   rpO  thy  temple  we  repair — 

A    Lord,  we  love  to  worship  there; 
There  within  the  vail  we  meet 
Thee  upon  the  mercy-seat. 


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2  While  thy  glorious  name  is  sung, 
Tune  our  lips— unloose  our  tongue; 
Then  our  joyful  souls  shall  bless 
Thee,  the  Lord  our  Righteousness. 

3  While  to  thee  our  prayers  ascend, 
Let  thine  ear  in  love  attend; 
Hear  us,  when  thy  Spirit  pleads — 
Hear — for  Jesus  intercedes. 

4  While  thy  word  is  heard  with  awe, 
While  we  tremble  at  thy  law, 

Let  thy  gospel's  wondrous  love 
Every  doubt  and  fear  remove. 

5  From  thy  house  when  we  return, 
Let  our  hearts  within  us  burn; 
That  at  evening,  we  may  say — 
•We  have  walked  with  God  to-day/ 

HYMN  297.     C.  M. 

1  TN  thy  great  name,  O  Lord,  we  come., 
A  To  worship  at  thy  feet; 

O  pour  thy  holy  Spirit  down 
On  all  who  now  shall  meet! 

2  We  come  to  hear  Jehovah  speak r 

To  hear  the  Saviour's  voice: 
Thy  face  and  favour,  Lord  we  seek, 
Now  make  our  hearts  rejoice. 

3  Teach  us  to  pray,  and  praise,  and  hear,  t 

And  understand  thy  word; 
To  feel  thy  blissful  presence  near, 
And  trust  our  living  Lord. 

4  Here  let  thy  power  and  grace  be  felt; 

Thy  love  and  mercy  known; 

Our  icy  hearts,  O!  Jesus,  melt, 

And  break  this  flinty  stone. 


236  THE   CHURCH. 

5  Let  sinners,  Lord,  thy  goodness  prove, 

And  saints  rejoice  in  thee; 
Let  rebels  be  subdued  by  lore, 
And  to  the  Saviour  flee. 

6  This  house  with  grace  and  glory  fill, 

This  congregation  bless; 
Thy  great  salvation  now  reveal, 
Thy  glorious  righteousness. 

HYMN  29S.    8  7s  &  1  4. 

1  TN  thy  name,  O  Lord,  assembling, 
A  We,  thy  people,  now  draw  near; 
Teach  us  to  rejoice  with  trembling; 

Speak,  and  let  thy  servants  hear — 

Hear  with  meekness — 
Hear  thy  word  with  godly  fear. 

2  While  our  days  on  earth  are  lengthened, 

Let  us  give  them,  Lord,  to  thee: 
Cheered  by  hope — and  daily  strengthened, 
We  would  run,  nor  weary  be, 

Till  thy  glory 
Without  clouds  in  heaven  we  see. 

3  There  in  worship,  purer,  sweeter, 

All  thy  people  shall  adore; 
Tasting  of  enjoyment  greater 

Than  they  could  conceive  before; 

Full  enjoyment — 
Holy  bliss,  for  evermore. 

HYMN  299.     L.  M. 

1    /~~1  OD  in  his  temple  let  us  meet, 

\JT  Low  on  our  knees  before  him  bend; 
Here  hath  he  fixed  his  mercy-seat, 
Here  on  his  Sabbath  we  attend. 


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2  Arise  into  thy  resting  place, 

Thou,  and  thine  ark  of  strength,  O  Lord: 
Shine  through  the  veil,  we  seek  thy  face; 
Speak,  for  we  hearken  to  thy  word. 

3  With  righteousness  thy  priests  array; 

Joyful  thy  chosen  people  be; 
Let  those  who  teach  and  those  who  pray, 
Let  all — be  holiness  to  thee. 

HYMN  300.     L.  M. 

1  TESUS,  where'er  thy  people  meet, 
«J    There  they  behold  thy  mercy- seat; 
Where'er  they  seek  thee,  thou  art  found, 
And  every  place  is  hallowed  ground. 

2  For  thou,  within  no  walls  confine.d, 
Inhabitest  the  humble  mind; 

Such  ever  bring  thee  where  they  come, 
And  going,  take  thee  to  their  home. 

3  Great  Shepherd  of  thy  chosen  few! 
Thy  former  mercies  here  renew; 
Here  to  our  waiting  hearts  proclaim 
The  sweetness  of  thy  saving  name. 


BEFORE    SERMON. 

HYMN  301.     S.  M. 

LORD,  if  at  thy  command, 
The  word  of  life  we  sow, 
Watered  by  thy  almighty  hand, 

The  seed  shall  surely  grow: 
The  virtue  of  thy  grace, 

"A  large  increase  shall  give, 
And  multiply  the  faithful  race, 
Who  to  thy  glory  live. 


238  THE    CHURCH. 

2  Now  then  the  fruitful  shower 

Of  gospel  blessings  send, 
And  let  the  soul-converting  power 

Thy  ministers  attend. 
On  multitudes  confer 

The  heart- renewing  love, 
And  by  the  joy  of  grace  prepare 

For  fuller  joys  above. 

HYMN  302.     S.  M. 

1  TESUS  thy  servants  bless, 

9J    Who,  sent  by  thee,  proclaim 
The  peace,  and  joy,  and  righteousness 

Experienced  in  thy  name: 
The  kingdom  of  our  God, 

Which  thy  great  Spirit  imparts, 
The  power  of  thy  victorious  blood, 

Which  reigns  in  faithful  hearts. 

2  Their  souls  with  faith  supply, 

With  life  and  liberty; 
And  then  they  preach  and  testify 

The  things  concerning  thee; 
And  live  for  this  alone, 

Thy  grace  to  minister, 
And  all  thou  hast  for  sinners  done, 

In  life  and  death  declare. 

HYMN  303.     C.  M. 

1  TESUS,  thou  dear  redeeming  Lord, 
*J    Thy  blessing  we  implore; 

Open  the  door  to  preach  thy  word, 
The  great,  effectual  door. 

2  Gather  the  outcasts  in,  and  save        • 

From  sin  and  Satan's  power! 
And  let  them  now  acceptance  have, 
And  know  their  gracious  hour. 


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3  Lover  of  souls,  thou  know'st  to  prize, 

What  thou  hast  bought  so  dear; 
Come  then,  and  in  thy  people's  eyes, 
With  all  thy  wounds  appear! 

4  Appear,  as  when  of  old  confest 

The  suffering  Son  of  God; 
And  let  us  see  thee  in  thy  vest 
But  newly  dipt  in  blood. 

5  The  hardness  of  our  hearts  remove, 

Thou  who  for  sin  hast  died; 
Show  us  the  tokens  ot  thy  love, 
Thy  feet,  thy  hands,  thy  side. 

HYMN  304.     C.  M. 

1  A   LMIGHTY  God!— eternal  Lord! 
J\.  Thy  gracious  power  make  known: 
Touch,  by  the  virtue  of  thy  word, 

And  melt  the  heart  of  stone. 

2  Speak  with  the  voice  that  wakes  the  dead, 

And  bid  the  sleeper  rise; 
Oh!  let  his  guilty  conscience  dread 
The  death  that  never  dies. 

3  Let  us  receive  the  word  we  hear, 

Each  in  an  honest  heart; 
Lay  up  the  precious  treasure  there, 
And  never  with  it  part. 

4  Now  let  our  darkness  comprehend 

The  light  that  shines  so  clear: 
Thy  Spirit,  Lord,  in  mercy  send, 
And  give  us  ears  to  hear. 

HYMN  305.     L.  M. 

1   /~1  OMMAND  thy  blessing  from  above, 
vy   O  God,  on  all  assembled  here; 
Behold  us  with  a  Father's  love, 
While  we  look  up  with  filial  fear. 


KJ  THE    CHURCH. 

2  Command  thy  blessing,  Jesus,  Lord; 

May  we  thy  true  disciples  be; 
Speak  to  each  heart  the  mighty  word, 
Say  to  the  weakest — -Follow  me.' 

3  Command  thy  blessing  in  this  hour, 

Spirit  of  truth,  and  fill  the  place 
With  humbling  and  with  healing  power, 
With  killing  and  with  quickening  grace. 

4  O  thou,  our  Maker,  Saviour,  Guide, 

One  true  eternal  God  confessed! 
Whom  thou  hast  joined  may  none  divide, 
None  dare  to  curse  whom  thou  hast  blessed. 

5  With  thee  and  these  for  ever  found, 

May  all  the  sou's  who  here  unite, 
With  harps  and  songs  thy  throne  surround, 
Rest  in  thy  throne,  and  reign  in  light. 

HYMN  306.     L.  M. 

1  npiIY  presence,  gracious  God,  afford, 

J-    Prepare  us  to  receive  thy  word: 
Now  let  thy  voice  engage  our  ear, 
And  faith  be  mixt  with  what  we  hear. 

2  Distracting  thoughts  and  cares  remove,, 
And  fix  our  hearts  and  hopes  above: 
With  food  divine  may  we  be  fed, 
And  satisfied  with  living  bread. 

3  To  us  the  sacred  word  apply, 
With  sovereign  power  and  energy; 
And  may  we,  in  thy  faith  and  fear, 
Reduca  to  practice  what  we  hear. 

4  Father,  in  us  thy  Son  reveal; 
Teach  us  to  know  and  do  thy  will: 
Thy  saving  power  and  love  display; 
And  guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day. 


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HYMN  307.    S.  M. 


1  OTAND  up,  and  bless  the  Lord, 
O  Ye  people  of  his  choice; 

Stand  up,  and  bless  the  Lord  your  God, 
With  heart,  and  soul,  and  voice. 

2  Though  high  above  all  praise, 

Above  all  blessing  high, 
Who  would  not  fear  his  holy  name, 
And  laud,  and  magnify? 

3  Oh  for  the  living  flame 

From  his  own  altar  brought, 
To  touch  our  lips — our  minds  inspire, 
And  wing  to  heaven  our  thought! 

4  There,  with  benign  regard, 

Our  hymns  he  deigns  to  hear; 
Though  uurevealed  to  mortal  sense, 
The  spirit  feels  him  near. 

5  God  is  our  strength  and  song, 

And  his  salvation  ours; 
Then  be  his  love  in  Christ  proclaimed 
With  all  oar  ransomed  powers. 

6  Stand  up,  and  bless  the  Lord, 

The  Lord  your  God  adore; 
Stand  up,  and  bless  his  glorious  name, 
Henceforth  for  evermore. 

HYMN  308.     S.  M. 

1  fT^O  God,  the  only  wise, 

X    Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 

Let  all  the  saints  below  the  skies 

Their  humble  praises  bring. 

2  'Tis  his  almighty  love, 

His  counsel  and  his  care, 
Preserves  us  safe  from  sin  and  death, 
And  every  hurtful  snare. 


242  THE    CHURCH. 

3  He  will  present  our  souls, 

Unblemished  and  complete, 
Before  the  glory  of  his  face, 
With  joys  divinely  great. 

4  Then  all  the  chosen  seed 

Shall  meet  around  the  throne; 

Shall  bless  the  conduct  of  his  grace, 

And  make  his  wonders  known. 

5  To  our  Redeemer  God, 

Wisdom  with  power  belongs, 
Immortal  crowns  of  majesty, 
And  everlasting  songs. 

HYMN  309.    S.  M. 

1  A  WAKE,  and  sing  the  song 
J\.  Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb; 
Wake  every  heart  and  every  tongue, 

To  praise  the  Saviour's  name. 

2  Sing  of  his  dying  love, 

Sing  of  his  rising  power; 
Sing  how  he  intercedes  above, 
For  those  whose  sins  he  bore. 

3  Sing,  till  we  feel  our  heart 

Ascending  with  our  tongue; 

Sing,  till  the  love  of  sin  depart, 

And  grace  inspire  our  song. 

4  Sing  on  your  heavenly  way, 

Ye  ransomed  sinners,  sing; 

Sing  on,  rejoicing  every  day, 

In  Christ  the  eternal  King. 

5  Soon  shall  we  hear  him  say, 

'Ye  blessed  children  come;' 
Soon  will  he  call  us  hence  away, 
And  take  his  wanderers  home. 


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6  Soon  shall  our  raptured  tongue 
His  endless  praise  proclaim, 
And  sweeter  voices  tune  the  song, 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 

HYMN  310.     S.  M. 

1  MOW  let  our  voices  join 
i.1  To  form  a  sacred  song; 
Ye  pilgrims  in  Jehovah's  ways, 

With  music  pass  alung. 

2  How  straight  the  path  appears, 

How  open  and  how  fair! 
No  lurking  gins  t'  entrap  our  feet; 
No  fierce  destroyer  there. 

3  But  flowers  of  Paradise 

In  rich  profusion  spring; 
The  Sun  of  glory  gilds  the  path, 
And  dear  companions  sing. 

4  See  Salem's  golden  spires 

In  beauteous  prospect  rise; 
And  brighter  crowns  than  mortals  wear, 
Which  sparkle  through  the  skies. 

5  All  honour  to  his  name, 

Who  marks  the  shining  way! 
To  him  who  leads  the  wanderers  on 
To  realms  of  endless  day! 

HYMN  311.     4  6s  &  2  8s. 

1  T"  ET  earth  and  heaven  agree, 
JLi  Angels  and  men  be  joined 
To  celebrate  with  me 

The  Saviour  of  mankind: 
To  adore  the  all- atoning  Lamb, 
And  bless  the  sound  of  Jesus'  name. 

2  Jesus!  transporting  sound! 

The  joy  of"  earth  and  heaven: 
No  other  help  is  found, 
No  other  name  is  given, 


244  THE    CHURCH. 

JBy  which  we  can  salvation  have; 
But  Jesus  came  the  world  to  save. 

3  Jesus!  harmonious  name! 

It  charms  the  hosts  above; 
They  evermore  proclaim, 

And  wonder  at  his  love! 
'Tis  all  their  happiness  to  gaze, 
'Tis  heaven  to  see  our  Jesus'  face. 

4  His  name  the  sinner  hears, 

And  is  from  sin  set  free; 
'Tis  music  in  his  ears; 
'Tis  life  and  victory: 
New  songs  do  now  his  lips  employ, 
And  dances  his  glad  heart  for  joy. 

5  O  unexampled  love! 

O  all-redeeming  grace! 
How  swiftly  didst  thou  move 
To  save  a  fallen  race! 
What  shall  I  do  to  make  it  known, 
What  thou  for  all  mankind  hast  done? 

6  O  for  a  trumpet- voice, 

On  all  the  world  to  call! 
To  bid  their  hearts  rejoice 

In  him  who  died  for  all! 
For  all  my  Lord  was  crucified; 
For  all,  for  all  mv  Saviour  died. 

HYMN  312.     7s. 

1  T  ET  the  elders  praise  the  Lord, 
.1  J   Him  let  all  the  people  praise, 
When  they  meet  with  one  accord 

In  his  courts,  on  holy  days. 

2  God  for  sin  will  vengeance  take, 

Smite  the  earth  with  sore  distress. 
And  a  fruitful  region  make 
As  the  howling  wilderness. 


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3  But  when  mercy  stays  his  hand, 

Famine,  plague,  and  death  depart; 
Yea,  the  rock  at  his  command, 
Pours  a  river  from  its  heart. 

4  There  the  hungry  dwell  in  peace, 

Cities  build,  and  plough  the  ground, 
While  their  flocks  and  herds  increase, 
And  their  corn  and  wine  abound. 

5  Should  they  yet  rebel — his  arm 

Lays  their  pride  again  in  dust: 

But  the  poor  he  shields  from  harm, 

And  in  him  the  righteous  trust. 

6  Whoso  wisely  marks  his  will, 

Thus  evolving  bliss  from  wo, 
Shall,  redeemed  from  every  ill, 
All  his  loving  kindness  know. 

HYMN  313.     7s. 

1  TTERALDS  of  creation  cry  — 

XI  Praise  the  Lord,  the  Lord  most  high; 
Heaven  and  earth,  obey  the  call, 
Praise  the  Lord,  the  Lord  of  all. 

2  For  he  spake,  and  forth  from  night 
Sprang  the  universe  to  light; 

He  commanded— nature  heard, 
And  stood  fast  upon  his  word. 

3  Praise  him,  all  ye  hosts  above, 
Spirits  perfected  in  love; 

Sun  and  moon,  your  voices  raise, 
Sing,  ye  stars,  your  Maker's  praise. 

4  Earth,  from  all  thy  depths  below, 
Ocean's  hallelujah's  flow; 
Lightning,  vapour,  wind,  and  storm, 
Hail  and  snow,  his  will  perform. 


246  THE    CHURCH. 

5  Vales  and  mountains,  burst  in  song; 
Rivers,  roll  with  praise  along; 
Clap  your  hands,  ye  trees,  and  hail 
God,  who  comes  in  every  gale. 

6  Birds  on  wings  of  rapture,  soar, 
Warble  at  his  temple  door; 

Joyful  sounds,  from  herds  and  flocks, 
Echo  back,  ye  caves  and  rocks. 

7  Kings,  your  Sovereign  serve  with  awe; 
Judges,  own  his  righteous  law; 
Princes,  worship  him  with  fear;  t 
Bow  the  knee,  all  people  here. 

8  Let  his  truth  by  babes  be  told, 
And  his  wonders  by  the  old; 
Youths  and  maidens,  in  your  prime, 
Learn  the  lays  of  heaven  betime. 

9  High  above  all  height  his  throne. 
Excellent  his  name  alone; 

Him  let  all  his  works  confess; 
Him  let  every  being  bless. 

HYMN  314.     7s. 

1  T)RAISE  to  God,  immortal  praise, 

jl     For  the  love  that  crowns  our  days; 
Bounteous  source  of  every  joy, 
Let  thy  praise  our  tongues  employ. 

2  For  the  blessings  of  the  field, 
For  the  stores  the  gardens  yield, 
For  the  vine's  exalted  juice, 
For  the  generous  olive's  use. 

3  Flocks  that  whiten  all  the  plain; 
Yellow  sheaves  of  ripened  grain; 
Clouds  that  drop  their  fattening  dews: 
Suns  that  temperate  warmth  diffuse. 

4  All  that  spring,  with  bounteous  hand, 
Scatter  o'er  the  smiling  land; 


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All  that  liberal  autumn  pours 
From  her  rich  o'errlowing  stores. 

5  These  to  thee,  my  God,  we  owe, 
Source  from  whence  all  blessings  flow; 
And  for  these  my  soul  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise. 

6  Yet  should  rising  whirlwinds  tear 
From  its  stem  the  ripening  ear; 
Should  the  fig  tree's  blasted  shoot 
Drop  her  green,  untimely  fruit. 

7  Should  the  vine  put  forth  no  more, 
Nor  the  olive  yield  her  store; 
Though  the  sickening  flocks  should  fall. 
And  the  herds  desert  the  stall. 

8  Should  thy  altered  hand  restrain 
The  early  and  the  latter  rain; 
Blast  each  opening  bud  of  joy, 
And  the  rising  year  destroy. 

9  Yet,  to  thee  my  soul  should  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise; 
And  when  every  blessing's  flown, 
Love  thee  for  thyself  alone. 

HYMN  315.     7s. 

1  T   ET  us,  with  a  gladsome  mind, 

I  A  Praise  the  Lord,  for  he  is  kind: 
For  his  mercies  shall  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

2  He,  with  all-commanding  might, 
Filled  the  new-made  world  with  light: 
For  his  mercies  shall  endure, 

Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

3  All  things  living  he  doth  feed: 
His  full  hand  supplies  their  need: 
For  his  mercies  shall  endure. 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 


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4  He  his  chosen  race  did  bless, 
In  the  wasteful  wilderness: 
For  his  mercies  shall  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

5  He  hath  with  a  piteous  eye, 
Looked  upon  our  misery; 
For  his  mercy  shall  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

6  Let  us  then,  with  gladsome  mind, 
Praise  the  Lord,  for  he  is  kind: 
For  his  mercies  shall  endure, 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

HYMN  316.    4  7s. 

1  T"  ORD  and  God  of  heavenly  Power*! 

I  J  Theirs, — yet,  O  benignly  ours! 
Glorious  King!  let  earth  proclaim, 
Worms  attempt  to  chant  thy  name. 

2  Thee  to  laud  in  songs  divine 
Angels  and  archangels  join: 
We  with  them  our  voices  raise, 
Echoing  thine  eternal  praise. 

3  Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord, 

Live  by  heaven  and  earth  adored! 
Full  of  thee,  they  ever  cry, 
'Glory  be  to  God  most  high!' 

HYMN  317.     4  7s. 

1  QONGS  of  praise  the  angels  sang, 
k5  Heaven  with  hallelujah's  rang, 
When  Jehovah's  work  begun, 
When  he  spake,  and  it  was  done. 

2  Songs  of  praise  awoke  the  morn, 
When  the  Prince  of  Peace  was  born; 
Songs  of  praise  arose,  when  he 
Captive  led  captivity. 


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3  Heaven  and  earth  must  pass  away, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  crown  that  day: 
God  will  make  new  heavens  and  earth, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  hail  their  birth. 

4  And  will  man  alone  be  dumb, 
Till  that  glorious  kingdom  come? 
No; — the  church  delights  to  raise 
Psalms  and  hymns,  and  songs  of  praise. 

■5  Saints  below,  with  heart  and  voice, 
Still  in  songs  of  praise  rejoice; 
Learning  here,  by  faith  and  love, 
Songs  ol  praise  to  sing  above, 

6  Borne  upon  the  latest  breath, 

Songs  ol  praise  shall  conquer  death; 

Then  amidst  eternal  joy, 

Songs  of  praise  their  powers  employ. 

HYMN  31S.     8  7s. 

1  "jl/TEET  and  right  it  is  to  praise 
_Lt_L  God,  the  giver  of  all  grace, — 
God,  whose  mercies  are  bestowed 
On  the  evil  and  the  good: 

He  prevents  his  creatures'  call, — 
Kind  and  merciful  to  air; 
Makes  his  sun  on  sinners  rise; 
Sho\yers  his  blessings  from  the  skies. 

2  Least  of  all  thy  creatures,  we 
Daily  thy  salvation  see; 

As  by  heavenly  manna  fed, 
Through  a  world  of  dangers  led; 
Through  a  wilderness  of  cares; 
Through  ten  thousand  thousand  snares^ 
More  than  now  our  hearts  conceive, 
More  than  we  could  know,  and  live! 

3  By  our  bosom  foe  beset,         # 
Taken  in  the  fowler's  net, 

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250  THE    CHURCH. 

Passion's  unresisting  prey, 

Oft  within  the  toils  we  lay: 

Sleeping  on  the  brink  of  sin, 

Topiiet  gaped  to  take  us.  in; 

Mercy  to  our  rescue  flew, 

Broke  the  snare,  and  brought  us  through. 

4  Here,  as  in  the  lion's  den, 
Undevoured  we  still  remain; 
Pass  secure  the  watery  flood, 
Hanging  on  the  arm  of  Gcd; 
Here  we  raise  our  voices  higher, 
Shout  in  the  refiner's  fire; 
Clap  our  hands  amidst  the  flame; 
Glory  give  to  Jesus'  name. 

HYMN  319.     C.  M. 

1  TTAPPY  the  souls  to  Jesus  joined, 
XI  And  saved  by  grace  alone; 
Walking  in  all  his  ways,  they  find 

Their  heaven  on  earth  begun. 

2  The  church  triumphant  in  thy  love, 

Their  mighty  joys  we  know: 
They  sing  the  Lamb  in  hymns  above, 
And  we  in  hymns  below. 

3  Thee  in  thy  glorious  realm  they  praise  , 

And  bow  before  thy  throne! 
We  in  the  kingdom  of  thy  grace: 
The  kingdoms  are  but  one. 

4  The  holy  to  the  holiest  leads; 

From  thence  Our  spirits  rise; 

And  he  that  in  thy  statutes  treads, 

Shall  meet  thee  in  the  skies. 

HYMN  320.     C.  M. 
1    OWEET  is  the  memory  of  thy  grace. 
k3  My  God,  my  heavenly  King:  " 
Let  age  to<ftge  thy  righteousness 
In  sounds  of  glory  sing. 


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2  God  reigns  on  high,  but  not  confines 

His  bounty  to  the  skies: 
Through  the  whole  earth  his  goodness  shines, 
And  every  want  supplies. 

3  With  longing  eyes,  the  creatures  wait 

On  thee,  for  daily  food; 
Thy  liberal  hand  provides  them  meat, 
And  fills  their  mouth  with  good. 

4  How  kind  are  thy  compassions,  Lord! 

How  slow  thine  anger  moves! 
But  soon  he  sends  his  pard'ning  word, 
To  cheer  the  souls  he  loves. 

5  Creatures,  with  all  their  endless  race, 

Thy  power  and  praise  proclaim; 
But  we,  who  taste  thy  richer  grace, 
Delight  to  bless  thy  name. 

HYMN  321.     CM. 

1  f~\  OME,  let  us  who  in  Christ  believe, 
\J   Our  common  Saviour  praise; 

To  him  with  joyful  voices  give 
The  glory  of  his  grace. 

2  He  now  stands  knocking  at  the  door 

Of  every  sinner's  heart; 
The  worst  need  keep  him  out  no  more, 
Or  force  him  to  depart. 

3  Through  grace,  we  hearken  to  thy  voice, 

Yield  to  be  saved  from  sin; 
In  sure  and  certain  hope  rejoice, 
That  thou  wilt  enter  in. 

4  Come  quickly  in,  thou  heavenly  guest, 

Nor  ever  hence  remove; 
But  sup  with  us,  and  let  the  feast 
Be  everlasting  love! 


252  THE    CHURCH. 


HYMN  322.     C.  M. 

ING  we  the  song  of  those  who  stand 
Around  the  eternal  throne, 
Of  every  kindred,  clime,  and  land, 
A  multitude  unknown. 


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2  Life's  poor  distinctions  vanish  here; 

To-day  the  young,  the  old, 
Our  Saviour  and  his  flock  appear, 
One  Shepherd  and  one  fold. 

3  Toil,  trial,  suffering,  still  await 

On  earth  the  pilgrim  throng; — 
Yet  learn  we  in  our  low  estate, 
The  church  triumphant's  song. 

4  Worthy  the  Lamb  for  sinuers  slain, 

Cry  the  redeemed  above, 
Blessing  and  honour  to  obtain, 
And  everlasting  love. 

5  Worthy  the  Lamb,  on  earth  we  sing, 

Who  died  our  souls  to  save, 
Henceforth,  O  death!  where  is  thy  sting? 
Thy  victory,  O  grave? 

6  Then  hallelujah!  power  and  praise 

To  God  in  Christ  be  given; 
May  all  who  now  this  anthem  raise, 
Renew  the  strain  in  heaven. 

HYMN  323.     C.  M. 

1  /~V  FOR  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 
\J  My  great  Redeemer's  praise! 
The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 

The  triumphs  of  his  grace! 

2  My  gracious  Master  and  my  God, 

Assist  me  to  proclaim, 
To  spread  through  all  the  earth  abroad.* 
The  honours  of  thy  name. 


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3  Jesus!  the  name  that  charms  our  fears, 

That  bids  our  sorrows  cease; 
'Tis  music  in  the  sinner's  ears, 
'Tis  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 

4  He  breaks  the  power  of  cancelled  sin, 

He  sets  the  prisoner  free; 
His  blood  can  make  the  foulest  clean, 
His  blood  availed  for  me. 

5  He  speaks — and,  listening  to  his  voice, 

New  life  the  dead  receive; 
The  mournful,  broken  hearts  rejoice; 
The  humble  poor  believe. 

6  Hear  him,  ye  deaf;  his  praise,  ye  dumb. 

Your  loosened  tongues  employ; 
Ye  blind,  behold  your  Saviour  come, 
And  leap,  ye  lame,  for  joy. 

7  Look  unto  him,  ye  nations;  own 

Your  God,  ye  fallen  race; 
Look,  and  be  saved  through  faith  alone, 
Be  justified  by  grace. 

S  See  all  your  sins  on  Jesus  laid: 
The  Lamb  of  God  was  slaiu: 
His  soul  was  once  an  offering  made 
For  every  soul  of  man. 

9  Awake  from  guilty  nature's  sleep, 
And  Christ  shall  give  you  light; 
Cast  all  your  sins  into  the  deep, 
And  wash  the  iEthiop  white. 

10  With  me,  your  chief,  ye  then  shall  know, 
Shall  feel,  your  sins  forgiven; 
Anticipate  your  heaven  below, 
And  own  that  love  is  heaven. 


254  THE    CHURCH. 

HYMN  324.     C.  M. 

1  TN  God's  own  house  pronounce  his  praise, 
A  His  grace  he  here  reveals; 

To  heaven  your  joy  and  wonder  raise, 
For  there  his  glory  dwells. 

2  Let  all  your  sacred  passions  move, 

While  you  rehearse  his  deeds; 
But  the  great  work  of  saving  love 
Your  highest  praise  exceeds. 

3  All  that  have  motion,  life,  and  breath, 

Proclaim  your  Maker  blest: 
Yet,  when  my  voice  expires  in  death, 
My  soul  shall  praise  him  best. 

HYNM  325.    C.  M. 

1  T  ET  every  tongue  thy  goodness  speak, 
J-J  Thou  sovereign  Lord  of  all; 

Thy  strengthening  hands  uphold  the  weak, 
And  raise  the  poor  that  fall. 

2  When  sorrows  bow  the  spirit  down, 

When  virtue  lies  distressed; 
Beneath  the  proud  oppressor's  frown 
Thou  giv'st  the  mourner  rest. 

3  Thou  know'st  the  pains  thy  servants  feel; 

Thou  hear'st  thy  childrens'  cry; 
And  their  best  wishes  to  fulfil, 
Thy  grace  is  ever  nigh. 

4  Thy  mercy  never  shall  remove 

From  men  of  hearts  sincere: 
Thou  sav'st  the  souls  whose  humble  love 
Is  joined  with  holy  fear. 

5  My  lips  shall  dwell  upon  thy  praise, 

And  spread  thy  fame  abroad; 
Let  all  the  sons  of  Adam  raise 
The  honors  of  their  God. 


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HYMN  326.     8s  &  7s. 

1  T)RAISE  the  Lord!  ye  heavens,  adore  him; 
_L     Praise  him,  angels  in  the  height; 

Sun  and  moon,  rejoice  before  him; 
Praise  him,  all  ye  stars  of  light! 

2  Praise  the  Lord— for  he  hath  spoken; 

Worlds  his  mighty  voice  obeyed; 
Laws  which  never  can  be  broken, 
For  their  guidance  he  hath  made. 

3  Praise  the  Lord — for  he  is  glorious; 

Never  shall  bis  promise  fail; 
God  hath  made  his  saints  victorious, 
Sin  and  death  shall  not  prevail. 

4  Praise  the  Lord  of  our  salvation, 

Hosts  on  high  his  power  proclaim; 
Heaven  and  earth,  and  all  creation, 
Praise  and  magnify  his  name! 


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HYMN  327.     8s  &  7s.. 

RAISE  to  thee,  thou  great  Creator! 
Praise  to  thee  from  every  tongue: 
Join,  my  soul,  with  every  creature, 
Join  the  universal  song. 

Father!  Source  of  all  compassion! 

Pure,  unbounded  grace  is  thine: 
Hail  the  God  of  our  salvation! 

Praise  him  for  his  love  divine. 

For  ten  thousand  blessings  given, 

For  the  hope  of  future  joy, 
Sound  his  praise  through  earth  and  heaven,, 

Sound  Jehovah's  praise  on  high. 

Joyfully  on  earth  adore  him, 

'Till  in  heaven  our  song  we  raise; 

There,  enraptured,  fall  before  him, 
Lost  iu  wonder,  love,  and  praise.. 


256  the  chubcj*, 

HYMN  328.     L.  M. 

1  ~T  ET  everlasting  glories  crown 

f  J  Thy  head,  my  Saviour  and  my  Lord; 
Thy  hands  have  brought  salvation  down,. 
And  writ  the  blessing  in  thy  word. 

2  In  vain  our  trembling  conscience  seeks 

Some  solid  ground  to  rest  upon; 
With  long  despair  our  spirit  breaks, 
'Till  we  apply  to  thee  alone. 

3  How  well  thy  blessed  truths  agree! 

How  wise  and  holy  thy  commands! 
Thy  promises,  how  firm  they  be! 

How  firm  our  hope  and  comfort  stands' 

4  Should  all  the  forms  that  men  devise 

Assault  my  faith  with  treacherous  art, 
I'd  call  them  vanity  and  lies,. 

And  bind  thy  gospel  to  my  heart- 

HYMN  329,     L.  M. 

1  |^1  REAT  God  of  nations,  now  to  thee 
VJT  Our  hymn  of  gratitude  we  raise — 
With  humble  heart,  and  bending  knee,. 

We  offer  thee  our  song  of  praise. 

2  Thy  name  we  bless,  Almighty  God, 

For  all  the  kindness  thou  hast  shown 
To  this  fair  land  the  pilgrims  trod, 
This  land  we  fondly  call  our  own. 

3  Here  freedom  spreads  her  banner  wide,. 

And  casts  her  soft  and  hallowed  ray, — 
Here  thou  our  fathers'  steps  didst  guide 
In  safety  through  their  dangerous  way  . 

4  We  praise  thee,  that  the  gospel's  light 

Through  all  our  land  its'radiance  sheds; 
Dispels  the  shades  of  error's  night, 

And  heavenly  blessings  round  us  spread*-. 


PUBLIC   WORSHIP.  257 

5  Great  God!  preserve  us  in  thy  fear; 
In  dangers  still  our  guardian  be; 
Oh  spread  thy  truth's  bright  precepts  here, 
Let  all  the  people  worship  thee. 

HYMN  330.     L.  M. 

1  SERVANTS  of  God,  in  joyful  lays, 
lO  Sing  ye  the  Lord  Jehovah's  praise; 
His  glorious  name  let  all  adore, 

From  age  to  age,  for  evermore. 

2  Blest  be  that  name,  supremely  blest, 
From  the  sun's  rising  to  its  rest; 
Above  the  heavens  his  power  is  known, 
Through  all  the  earth  his  goodness  shown. 

3  Who  is  like  God?— so  great,  so  high, 
He  bows  himself  to  view  the  sky; 
And  yet,  with  condescending  grace, 

Looks  down  upon  the  human  race.  « 

4  He  hears  the  uncomplaining  moan 
Of  those  who  sit  and  weep  alone; 
He  lifts  the  mourner  from  the  dust, 
And  saves  the  poor  in  him  that  trust. 

5  Servants  of  God,  in  joyful  lays, 
Sing  ye  the  Lord  Jehovah's  praise; 
His  saving  name  let  all  adore, 
From  age  to  age,  for  evermore. 


F 


HYMN  331.     L.  M. 
ROM  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies, 


Let  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sung, 
Through  every  land,  by  every  tongue. 

Eternal  are  thy  mercies,  Lord, 

Eternal  truth  attends  thy  word, 

Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore, 

'Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 


'25S  THE    CHURCH. 

3  Your  lofty  themes,  ye  mortals,  bring, 
In  songs  of  praise  divinely  sing: 
The  great  salvation  loud  proclaim, 
And  shout -for  joy  the  Saviour's  name. 

4  In  every  land  begin  the  song: 

To  every  land  the  strains  belong; 
In  cheerful  sounds  all  voices  raise, 
And  fill  the  world  with  loudest  praise. 

HYMN  332.     L.  M. 

1  T)RAISE  ye  the  Lord!  'tis  good  to  raise 
jl  Your  hearts  and  voices  in  his  praise: 
His  nature  and  his  works  invite 

To  make  this  duty  our  delight. 

2  He  formed  the  stars,  those  heavenly  flames; 
He  counts  their  number,  calls  their  names; 
His  wisdom's  vast,  and  knows  no  bound, 

A  deep  where  all  our  thoughts  are  drowned. 

3  Sing  to  the  Lord,  exalt  him  high, 
Who  spreads  his  clouds  around  the  sky; 
There  he  prepares  the  fruitful  rain, 
Nor  lets  the  drops  descend  in  vain. 

4  He  makes  the  grass  the  hills  adorn; 
He  clothes  the  smiling  fields  with  corn; 
The  beasts  with  food  his  hands  supply, 
And  the  young  ravens  when  they  cry. 

5  His  saints  are  lovely  in  his  sight, 
He  views  his  children  with  delight; 

He  sees  their  hope,  he  knows  their  fear, 
He  looks,  and  loves  his  image  there. 

HYMN  333.     L.  M. 

I    TESUS,  thcu  everlasting  King, 
♦J    Accept  the  tribute  which  we  bring! 
Accept  thy  well-deserved  renown, 
And  wear  our  praises  as  thy  crown. 


PUBLIC    WORSHIP.  259 

2  Let  every  act  of  worship  be, 
Like  our  espousals,  Lord,  to  thee: 
Like  the  blest  hour,  when  from  above, 
We  first  received  the  pledge  of  love. 

3  The  gladness  of  that  happy  day, 
O  may  it  ever,  ever  stay! 

Nor  let  our  faith  forsake  its  hold, 
Nor  hope  decline,  nor  love  grow  cold. 

4  Each  following  minute  as  it  flies, 
Increase  thy  praise,  improve  our  joys, 
'Till  we  are  raised  to  sing  thy  name, 
At  the  great  supper  of  the  Lamb. 

HYMN  334.     L.  M. 

1  /^1 IVE  to  our  God  immortal  praise! 
xJT  Mercy  and  truth  are  all  his  ways. 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong: 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

2  Give  to  the  Lord  of  lords  renown, 
The  King  of  kings  with  glory  crown; 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

When  lords  and  kings  are  known  no  more. 

3  He  built  the  earth,  he  spread  the  sky, 
And  fixed  the  starry  lights  on  high. 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong: 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  soug. 

4  He  fills  the  sun  with  morning  light; 
He  bids  the  moon  direct  the  night; 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

When  suns  and  moons  shall  shine  no  more. 

5  He  sent  his  son  with  power  to  save 
From  guilt,  and  darkness,  and  the  grave. 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong: 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 


260  THE    CHURCH. 

6  Through  this  vain  world  he  guides  our  feet, 
And  leads  us  to  his  heavenly  seat; 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 
When  this  vain  world  shall  be  no  more. 

HYMN  335.     L.  M. 

1  A  LMIGHTY  Sovereign  of  the  skies, 

j\.  To  thee  let  songs  of  gladness  rise; 
Each  grateful  heart  its  tribute  bring, 
And  every  voice  thy  goodness  sing. 

2  From  thee  our  choicest  blessings  flow, 
Life,  health,  ar.d  strength  thy  hands  bestow; 
The  daily  good  thy  creatures  share, 
Springs  from  thy  providential  care. 

3  The  rich  profusion  nature  yields, 
The  harvest  waving  o'er  the  fields, 
The  cheering  light,  refreshing  shower, 
Are  gifts  from  thy  exhaustless  store. 

4  At  thy  command,  the  vernal  bloom 
Revives  the  world  from  winter's  gloom; 
The  summer's  heat  the  fruit  matures, 
And  autumn  all  her  treasures  pours. 

5  From  thee  proceed  domestic  ties, 
Connubial  bliss,  parental  joys; 
On  thy  support  the  nations  stand, 
Obedient  to  thy  high  command. 

6  Let  every  power  of  heart  and  tongue, 
Unite  to  swell  the  grateful  song; 
While  age  and  youth  in  chorus  join, 
And  praise  the  majesty  divine. 

HYMN  336.     L.  M. 

1   T7*  TERNAL  power,  whose  high  abode, 
XLi  Becomes  the  grandeur  of  a  God, 
Infinite  lengths  bevond  the  bounds 
Where  stars  revolve  their  little  rounds. 


PUBLIC    WORSHIP.  261 

2  Thee,  while  the  first  archangel  sings, 
He  hides  his  face  behind  his  wings; 
And  ranks  of  shining  thrones  around 
Fall  worshipping,  and  spread  the  ground. 

3  Lord,  what  shall  earth  and  ashes  do? 
We  would  adore  our  Maker  too! 
From  sin  and  dust  to  thee  we  cry, 
The  great,  the  holy,  and  the  high. 

4  Earth  from  afar  hath  heard  thy  fame, 
And  worms  have  learned  to  lisp  thy  name; 
But,  O!  the  glories  of  thy  mind 

Leave  all  our  soaring  thoughts  behind. 

5  God  is  in  heaven,  and  men  below: 

Be  short  our  tunes,  our  words  be  few! 
A  solemn  reverence  checks  our  songs, 
And  praise  sits  silent  on  our  tongues. 

HYMN  337.     4  Ss  &  2  6s. 

1  TJOW  happy,  gracious  Lord,  are  we! 
Xi Divinely  drawn  to  follow  thee, 

Whose  hours  divided  are 
Betwixt  the  mount  and  multitude: 
Our  day  is  spent  in  doing  good, 

Our  night  in  praise  and  prayer. 

2  With  us,  no  melancholy  void, 
No  moment  lingers  unemployed, 

Or  unimproved  below: 
Our  weariness  of  life  is  gone, 
Who  live  to  serve  our  God  alone, 

And  only  thee  to  know. 

3  The  winter's  night  and  summer's  day, 
Glide  imperceptibly  away, 

Too  short  to  sing  thy  praise; 


262  THE    CHURCH. 

Too  few  we  find  the  happy  hours, 
And  haste  to  join  those  heavenly  powers, 
In  everlasting  lays. 

4  With  all  who  chant  thy  name  on  high, 
And  holy,  holy,  holy,  cry, 

A  bright  harmonious  throng! 
We  long  thy  praises  to  repeat, 
And  ceaseless  sing,  around  thy  seat, 

The  new  eternal  song. 

HYMN  33S.     4  8s  &  2  6s. 

1  OEGIN,  my  soul,  the  exalted  lay, 
_D   Let  each  enraptured  thought  obey, 

And  praise  the  Almighty's  name. 
Lo!  heaven  and  earth,  ai.d  seas  and  skies, 
In  one  melodious  concert  rise, 

To  swell  the  inspiring  theme. 

2  Ye  fields  of  light,  celestial  plains, 
Where  gay  transporting  beauty  reigns, 

Ye  scenes  divinely  fair; 
Your  Maker's  wondrous  power  proclaim, 
Tell  how  he  formed  your  shining  frame, 

And  breathed  the  fluid  air. 

3  Ye  angels  catch  the  thrilling  sound; 
While  all  the  adoring  thrones  around 

His  boundless  mercy  sing; 
Let  every  listening  saint  above 
Wake  all  the  tuneiul  soul  of  love, 

And  touch  the  sweetest  string. 

4  Join,  ye  loud  spheres,  tbe  vocal  choir: 
Thou,  dazzling  orb  of  liquid  fire, 

The  mighty  chorus  aid: 
Soon  as  grey  evening  gilds  the  plain, 
Thou,  moon,  protract  the  melting  strain, 

And  praise  him  in  the  shade. 


PUBLIC    WORSHIP.  263 

5  Let  every  element  rejoice: 

Ye  thunders,  burst  with  awful  voice 

To  him  who  bids  you  roll: 
His  praise  in  softer  notes  declare, 
Each  whispering  breeze  of  yielding  air, 

And  breathe  it  to  the  soul. 

6  Let  man,  for  nobler  service  made, 
The  feeling  heart,  the  judging  head, 

In  heavenly  praise  employ: 
Spread  his  tremendous  name  around, 
'Till  heaven's  broad  arch  rings  back  the  sound, 

The  general  burst  of  joy. 

7  Ye,  whom  the  charms  of  grandeur  please, 
Nursed  on  the  downy  lap  of  ease, 

Fall  prostrate  at  his  throne; 
Ye  princes,  rulers,  all  adore: 
Praise  him  ye  kings,  who  makes  your  power 

An  image  of  his  own. 

8  Let  youth  its  ardent  passions  move, 
To  praise  the  eternal  source  of  love, 

With  all  its  hallowed  fire: 
Let  age  take  up  the  tuneful  lay, 
Sigh  his  blest  name,  then  soar  away, 

And  ask  an  angel's  lyre. 

9  Let  saints,  redeemed  from  death  and  hell, 
In  louder,  loftier  numbers  tell, 

The  wonders  of  his  grace: 
Beyond  eivation's  utmost  bounds; 
Above  her  noblest  sweetest  sounds, 

Declare  Jehovah's  praise. 

HYMN  339.     6  Ss. 

1X0!  God  is  here!  let  us  adore, 

J_J  And  own  how  dreadful  is  this  place: 
Let  all  within  us  feel  his  power, 
And  silent  bow  before  his  face! 
Who  know  his  power,  his  grace  who  prove, 
Serve  him  with  awe,  with  reverence  love. 


264  THE    CHURCH. 

2  Lo!  God  is  here!  him  day  and  night 

The  united  choirs  of  angels  sing: 
To  him  enthroned  above  all  height, 

Heaven's  host  their  noblest  praises  bring: 
Disdain  not,  Lord,  our  meanest  song, 
Who  praise  thee  with  a  stammering  tongue. 

3  Gladly  the  toys  of  earth  we  leave, 

Wealth,  pleasure,  fame,  for  thee  alone; 
To  thee  our  will,  soul,  flesh,  we  give, 

O  take!  O  seal  them  for  thine  own! 
Thou  art  the  God,  thou  art  the  Lord: 
Be  thou  by  all  thy  works  adored! 

4  Being  of  beings!  may  our  praise 

Thy  courts  with  grateful  fragrance  fill: 
Still  may  we  stand  before  thy  face, 

Still  hear  and  do  thy  sovereign  will: 
To  thee  may  all  our  thoughts  arise, 
Ceaseless,  accepted  sacrifice. 

5  As  flowers  their  opening  leaves  display, 

And  glad  drink  in  the  solar  fire, 
So  may  we  catch  thy  every  ray, 

So  may  thy  influence  us  inspire: 
Thou  beam  of  the  eternal  beam! 
Thou  purging  fire,  thou  quick'ning  flame! 

HYMN  340.     6  3s. 

1  TT^AR  as  creation's  bounds  extend, 

JL     Thy  mercies,  heavenly  Lord,  descend; 
One  chorus  of  perpetual  praise, 
To  thee  thy  various  works  shall  raise; 
Thy  saints  to  thee  in  hymns  impart 
The  transports  of  a  grateful  heart. 

2  They  chant  the  splendors  of  thy  name, 
Delighted  with  the  wondrous  theme; 
And  bid  the  world's  wide  realms  admire 
The  glories  of  the  almighty  sire. 


PUBLIC    WORSHIP.  265 

Whose  throne  all  nature's  wreck  survives, 
Whose  power  through  endless  ages  lives. 

3  From  thee,  great  God,  while  every  eye 
Expectant  waits  the  wished  supply. 
Their  bread  proportioned  to  the  day 
Thy  opening  hands  to  each  convey; 

In  every  sorrow  of  the  heart, 
Eternal  mercy  bears  a  pert. 

4  Who  ask  thine  aid  with  heart  sincere. 
Shall  find  thy  succours  ever  near; 

To  thse  their  prayer  in  each  distress, 
Thy  suffering  servants,  Lord,  address; 
And  prove  thee,  verging  on  the  grave, 
Nor  slow  to  hear,  nor  weak  to  save. 

HYMN  341      CSs. 

1  T'LL  praise  my  Maker  while  I've  breath, 
X   And  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 

Praise  Shall  employ  my  nobler  powers; 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  life,  and  thought,  and  being  last, 

Or  immortality  endures. 

2  Happy  the  man  whose  hopes  rely 
On  Israel's  God;  he  made  the  sky, 

And  earth,  and  seas,  with  all  their  train: 
His  truth  for  ever  stands  secure; 
He  saves  the  oppressed,  he  feeds  the  poor, 

And  none  shall  lind  his  promise  van;. 

3  The  Lord  pours  eyesight  on  the  blind; 
The  Lord  supports  the  fainting  mind; 

He  sends  the  laboring  conscience  peace; 
He  helps  the  stranger  in  distress, 
The  widow  and  the  fatherless, 

And  grants  the  prisoner  sweet  release. 
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266  THE    CHURCH. 

4  I'll  praise  him  while  he  lends  me  breath, 
And  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 

Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers; 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  life,  and  thought,  and  being  last, 

Or  immortality  endures. 

HYMN  342.     8  8s. 

1   riPlHIS,  this  is  the  God  we  adore, 
X    Our  faithful,  unchangeable  friend; 
Whose  love  is  as  great  as  his  power, 

And  neither  knows  measure  nor  end. 
'Tis  Jesus,  the  first  and  the  last, 

Whose  Spirit  shall  guide  us  safe  home; 
AVe'll  praise  him  for  all  that  is  past, 
And  trust  him  for  all  that's  to  come. 


HYMN  343.     8  8s. 

1  TT^ATHER  of  all,  whose  powerful  voice 
_F     Called  forth  this  universal  frame! 
Whose  mercies  over  all  rejoice, 

Through  endless  ages  still  the  samo!- 
Thou  by  thy  word  upholdest  all; 

Thy  bounteous  love  to  all  is  showed; 
Thou  hear'st  thy  every  creature's  call, 

And  fillest  every  month  with  good. 

2  In  heaven  thou  reign 'st  enthroned  in  light, 

Nature's  expanse  beneath  thee  spread; 
Earth,  air,  and  sea,  before  thy  sight, 

And  hell's  deep  gloom,  are  open  laid! 
Wisdom  and  might,  and  love,  are  thine; 

Prostrate  before  thy  face  we  fall, 
Confess  thine  attributes  divine, 

And  hail  thee,  sovereign.  Lord  of  all. 


PUBLIC    WORSHIP.  267 

3  Thee,  sovereign  Lord,  let  all  confess. 

That  moves  in  earth,  or  air,  or  sky; 
Revere  thy  power,  thy  goodness  bless, 

Tremble  before  thy  piercing  eye: 
All  ye,  who  owe  to  him  your  birth, 

In  praise  your  every  hour  employ: 
Jehovah  reigns!  be  glad,  O  earth! 

And  shout,  ye  morning  stars,  for  joy! 

HYMN  344.     lis  &  Ss. 

1  T)E  joyful  in  God,  all  ye  lands  of  the  earth, 
_D  Oh  serve  him  with  gladness  and  fear; 
Exult  in  his  presence  with  music  and  mirth, 

With  love  and  devotion  draw  near. 

2  The  Lord  he  is  God — and  Jehovah  alone, 

Creator,  and  ruler  o'er  all; 
And  we  are  his  people,  his  sceptre  we  own; 
His  sheep,  and  we  follow  his  call. 

3  Oh  enter  his  gates  with  thanksgiving  and  song 

Your  vows  in  his  temple  proclaim; 
His  praise  with  melodious  accordance  prolong, 
And  bless  his  adorable  name. 

4  For  good  is  the  Lord,  inexpressibly  good. 

And  we  are  the  work  of  his  hand; 
His  mercy  and  truth  from  eternity  stood, 
And  shall  to  eternity  stand. 


PRAYER. 

HYMN  345.     S.  M. 

OUR  heavenly  Father,  hear 
The  prayer  we  offer  now; 
Thv  name  be  hallowed  far  and  near. 
To  thee  all  nations  bow ' 


268  THE    CHURCH. 

2  Thy  kingdom  come — thy  will 

On  earth  be  done  in  love, 
As  saints  and  seraphim  fulfil 
Thy  perfect  law  above! 

3  Our  daily  bread  supply, 

While  by  thy  word  we  live; 
The  guilt  of  our  iniquity 
Forgive — as  we  forgive. 

4  From  dark  temptation's  power, 

From  Satan's  wiles  defend; 
Deliver  in  the  evil  hour, 
And  guide  us  to  the  end. 

5  Thine  shall  forever  be 

Glory  and  power  divine; 
The  sceptre,  throne,  and  majesty 
Of  heaven  and  earth  are  thine. 

6  Thus  humbly  taught  to  pray 

By  thy  beloved  Son, 
Through  him  we  come  to  thee,  and  say, 
'All  for  his  sake  be  done!' 

HYMN  346.    7s  6s  &  1  8. 

1  TTS,  who  climb  thy  holy  hill, 

U    A  general  blessing  make: 
Let  the  world  cur  influence  feel, 

Our  gospel  grace  partake! 
Grace,  to  help  in  time  of  need, 

Pour  out  on  sinners  from  above; 
All  thy  Spirit's  fulness  shed, 

In  showers  of  heavenly  love! 

2  Make  our  earthly  souls  a  field 

Which  God  delights  to  bless; 
Let  us  in  due  season  yield 
The  fruits  of  righteousness' 


PUBLIC    WORSHIP.  269 

Make  us  trees  of  paradise, 

Which  more  and  more  thy  praise  may  show, 
Deeper  sink,  and  higher  rise, 

And  to  perfection  grow! 

HYMN  347.     7s. 

1  /""I  OD  of  love,  that  hear'st  the  prayer, 
vJ  Kindly  for  thy  people  care: 

Who  on  thee  alone  depend: 
Love  US;  save  us  to  the  end. 

2  Save  us  in  the  prosperous  hour, 
From  the  flattering  tempter's  power; 
From  his  unsuspected  wiles, 

From  the  world's  pernicious  smiles. 

3  Cut  off  our  dependence  vain, 
On  the  help  of  feeble  man; 
Every  arm  of  flesh  remove; 
Stay  us  on  thy  only  love! 

4  Men  of  worldly,  low  design, 
Let  not  these  thy  people  join. 
Poison  our  simplicity. 

Drag  us  from  our  trust  in  thee. 

5  Save  us  from  the  great  and  wise, 
'Till  they  sink  in  their  own  eyes, 
Tamely  "to  thy  yoke  submit, 
Lay  their  honor  at  thy  feet. 

6  Never  let  the  world  break  in, 
Fix  a  mighty  gulf  between: 
Keep  us  little  and  unknown, 
Prized  and  loved  by  God  alone. 

7  Let  us  still  to  thee  look  up, 

Thee,  thy  Israel's  strength  and  hope; 
Nothing  know,  or  seek  beside 
Jesus,  and  him  crucified. 


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8  Far  above  all  earthly  things, 
Look  we  down  on  earthly  kings! 
Taste  our  glorious  liberty; 
Find  our  happy  all  in  thee? 

HYMN  34S.     7s. 

1  TT  ORD,  we  come  before  thee  now, 
JLj  At  thy  feet  we  humbly  bow; 

O!  do  not  our  suit  disdain; 

Shall  we  seek  thee,  Lord,  in  vain? 

2  Lord,  on  thee  our  souls  depend: 
In  compassion  now  descend; 

Fill  our  hearts  with  thy  rich  grace, 
Tune  our  lips  to  sing  thy  praise. 

3  In  thine  own  appointed  way, 
Now  we  seek  thee,  here  we  stay; 
Lord,  we  know  not  how  to  go, 
'Till  a  blessing  thou  bestow. 

4  Comfort  those  who  weep  and  mourn, 
Let  the  time  cf  joy  return; 

Those  that  are  cast  down,  lift  up; 
Make  them  strong  in  faith  and  hope. 

5  Grant  that  all  may  seek  and  find, 
Thee,  a  gracious  God  and  kind; 
Heal  the  sick,  the  captive  free; 
Let  us  all  rejoice  in  thee. 


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HYMN  349.     C.  M. 

RAYER  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire, 
ttered,  or  unexpressed; 


The  motion  of  a  hidden  fire, 
That  trembles  in  the  breast. 

2  Prayer  is  the  burden  of  a  sigh, 
The  falling  of  a  tear; 
The  upward  glancing  of  an  eye, 
When  none  but  God  is  near. 


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3  Frayer  is  the  simplest  form  of  speech 

That  infant  lips  can  try; 
Prayer,  the  sublimest  strains  that  reach 
The  Majesty  on  high. 

4  Prayer  is  the  Christian's  vital  breath, 

The  Christian's  native  air; 
His  watch- word  at  the  gates  of  death; 
He  enters  heaven  with  prayer. 

5  Prayer  is  the  contrite  sinner's  voice, 

Returning  from  his  ways; 
While  angels  in  their  songs  rejoice, 
And  cry,  'Behold,  he  prays!" 

6  The  saints  in  prayer  appear  as  one, 

In  word,  and  deed,  and  mind; 
"A  hile  with  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
Sweet  fellowship  they  find. 

7  Nor  prayer  is  made  on  earth  alone; 

The  Holy  Spirit  pleads, 
And  Jesus  on  the  eternal  throne, 
For  mourners  intercedes. 

8  O  thou,  by  whom  we  come  to  God, 

The  life*  the  truth,  the  way! 
The  path  of  prayer  thyself  hast  trod: 
Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray. 

HYMN  350.     C.  M. 

i     4   UTHOR  of  good — to  thee  we  turn: 
j\.  Thine  ever- wakeful  eye 
Alone  can  all  our  wants  discern: 
Thy  hand  alone  supply. 

2  Oh  let  thy  love  within  us  dwell, 
Thy  fear  our  footsteps  guide; 
That  love  shall  vainer  loves  expel, 
That  fear  all  Lars  beside. 


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3  And  oh,  by  error's  force  subdued, 

Since  oft,  with  stubborn  will, 
We  blindly  shun  the  latent  good, 
And  grasp  the  specious  ill. 

4  Not  what  we  wish — but  what  we  want. 

Let  mercy  still  supply: 
The  good  we  as]?  not,  Father,  grant — 
The  ill  we  ask— deny, 

HYMN  351.     C.  M. 

1  TESUS,  the  word  of  mercy  give, 
«J>    And  let  it  swiftly  run; 

And  let  the  priests  themselves  believe,. 
And  put  salvation  onf 

2  Clothed  with  the  Spirit  of  holiness, 

May  all  ihy  people  prove 
The  plenitude  of  gospel  grace, 
The  joy  of  perfect  love! 

3  Jesus,  let  all  thy  lovers  shine. 

Illustrious  as  the  sun? 
And,  bright  with  borrowed  rays  divine* 
Their  glorious  circuit  run; 

4  Beyond1  the  reach  of  mortals,  spread 

Their  light  where'er  they  go; 
And  heavenly  influences  shed 
On  all  the  world  below! 

5  As  giants  may  they  run  their  race, 

Exulting  in  their  might; 
As  burning  luminaries,  chase 
The  gloom  of  hellish  night! 

6  As  the  bright  Sun  of  Righteousness,. 

Their  healing  wings  display; 
And  let  the  lustre  still  increase. 
Unto  the  perfect  day. 


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HYMN  352.     C.  M. 

1  /^10ME,  O  thou  all- victorious  Lord, 
V^  Thy  power  to  us  make  known; 
Strike  with  the  hammer  of  thy  word, 

And  break  these  hearts  of  stone! 

2  O  that  we  ah  might  now  beg:n 

Our  foolishness  to  mourn; 
And  turn  at  once  from  every  sin, 
And  to  our  Saviour  turn! 

3  Give  us  ourselves  and  thee  to  know, 

In  this  our  gracious  day; 

Repentance  unto  life  bestow , 

And  take  cur  sins  away. 

4  Conclude  us  first  in  unbelief, 

And  freely  then  release; 
Fill  every  soul  with  sacred  grief, 
And  then  with  sacred  peace. 

5  Impoverish,  Lord,  and  then  relieve, 

And  then  enrich  the  poor; 
The  knowledge  of  our  sickness  give, 
The  knowledge  of  cur  cure. 

6  That  blessed  sense  of  guilt  impart, 

And  then  remove  the  load; 
Trouble,  and  wash  the  troubled  heart 
In  the  atoning  blood. 

7  Our  desperate  state  through  sin  declare, 

And  speak  our  sins  forgiven; 
By  perfect  holiness  prepare, 
And  take  us  up  to  heaven. 

HYMN  353.     C.  M. 

1  rjn HOU  Son  of  God,  whose  flaming  eyes 
A    Our  inmost  thoughts  perceive, 
Accept  the  evening  sacrifice, 
Which  now  to  thee  we  give. 


274  THE     CHURCH. 

2  We  bow  before  thy  gracious  throne, 
And  think  ourselves  sincere; 
But  show  us  Lord  is  every  one 
Thy  real  worshipper? 

o  Is  here  a  soul  that  knows  thee  not, 
Nor  feels  his  want  of  thee? 
A  stranger  to  the  blood  which  bought 
His  pardon  on  the  tree? 

4  Convince  him  now  of  unbelief; 

His  desperate  state  explain: 
And  fill  his  heart  with  sacred  grief, 
And  penitential  pain. 

5  Speak  with  that  voice  which  wakes  the  dead, 

And  bid  the  sleeper  rise! 
And  bid  his  guilty  conscience  dread 
The  death  that  never  dies. 

6  Extort  the  cry,  'What  must  be  done 

To  save  a  Ayretch  like  me? 
How  shall  a  trembling  sinner  shun 
That  endless  misery? 

7  'I  must  this  instant  now  begin 

Out  of  my  sleep  to  wake; 
And  turn  to  God,  and  every  sin 
Continually  forsake: 

8  'I  must  for  faith  incessant  cry 

And  wrestle,  Lord,  with  thee: 
I  must  be  born  again,  or  die 
To  all  eternity.' 

HYMN  354.     C.  M. 

1   T>EHOLD  us,  Lord,  with  humble  fear 
J)  Approach  thy  temple  gate; 
Though  most  unworthy  to  draw  near, 
Or  in  thv  courts  to  wait. 


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2  But  trusting  in  thy  boundless  grace, 

To  all  so  freely  given, 
We  worship  in  thy  holy  place. 
And  lift  our  souls  to  heaven. 

3  Lead  us  in  all  thy  righteous  ways, 

Nor  let  our  footsteps  slide; 
Make  straight  thy  path  before  our  face. 
Our  guardian  still,  and  guide. 

4  No  more  to  sin,  Lord,  let  us  yield, 

Defended  from  above. 
And  kept,  and  covered  with  the  shield 
Of  thy  almighty  love. 

HYMN  355.     CM. 

1  flOME,  O  thou  King  of  all  thy  saints, 
\^J   Our  humble  tribute  own, 

While  with  our  praises  and  complaints, 
We  bow  before  thy  throne. 

2  How  should  our  songs,  like  those  above, 

With  warm  devotion  rise! 
How  should  our  souls,  on  wings  of  love, 
Mount  upward  to  the  skies! 

3  But  ah!  the  song,  how  faint  it  flows! 

How  languid  our  desire! 
How  cold  the  sacred  passion  glows, 
'Till  thou  the  heart  inspire! 

4  Dear  Saviour,  let  thy  glory  shine, 

And  fill  thy  dwellings  here, 
'Till  life,  and  love,  and  joy  divine, 
A  heaven  on  earth  appear. 

5  Then  shall  our  hearts,  enraptured,  say, 

Come,  great  Redeemer— come; 
And  bring  the  bright, — the  glorious  day, 
That  calls  thy  children  home. 


b  THE    CHURCH. 

HYMN  356.     CM. 

1  f~\  GOD  of  Abram!  by  whose  hand 
\J  Thy  people  still  are  fed; 
Who,  through  this  weary  pilgrimage, 

Hast  all  our  fathers  led! 

2  Our  vows,  our  prayers,  we  now  present 

Before  thy  throne  cf  grace; 

God  of  our  "fathers,  be  the  God 

Of  their  succeeding  race. 

3  Through  each  perplexing  path  of  life 

Our  wandering  footsteps  guide, 
Give  us  each  day  our  daily  bread, 
And  raiment  iit  provide! 

4  O  spread  thy  covering  wings  around, 

'Till  all  our  wanderings  cease, 
And  at  our  Father's  loved  abode 
Our  feet  arrive  in  peace! 

5  Now,  with  the  humble  voice  of  prayer 

Thy  mercy  we'll  implore; 
Then,  with  the  grateful  voice  of  praise 
Thy  goodness  we'll  adore. 

HYMN  357.     C.  M. 

1  T   ORD,  teach  us  how  to  pray  aright, 
I  A  With  reverence  and  with  fear: 

Though  dust  and  ashes  in  thy  sight, 
We  may,  we  must  draw  near. 

2  We  perish  if  we  cease  from  prayer; 

O  grant  us  power  to  pray! 
And  when  to  meet  thee  we  prepare, 
Lord,  meet  us  by  the  way. 

3  Burdened  with  guilt,  convinced  of  sin, 

In  weakness,  want,  and  wo, 
Fightings  without,  and  fears  within, 
Lord,  whither  shall  we  go? 


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4  God  of  all  grace,  we  come  to  thee, 

With  broken,  contrite  hearts; 
Give  what  thine  eye  delights  to  see,— 
Truth  in  the  inward  parts: — 

5  Give  deep  humility;  —the  sense 

Of  godly  sorrow  give; — 
A  strong,  desiring  confidence, 
To  hear  thy  voice  and  live; — 

6  Faith  in  the  only  sacrifice 

That  can  for  sin  atone; 
To  cast  our  hopes,  to  fix  our  eyes 
On  Christ,  on  Christ  alone; — 

7  Patience,  to  watch,  and  wait,  and  weep, 

Though  mercy  long  delay; 
Courage,  our  fainting  souls  to  keep, 
And  trust  thee  though  thou  slay. 

8  Give  these, — and  then  thy  will  be  done; 

Thus  strengthened  with  all  might, 
We,  by  thy  Spirit  and  thy  Son, 
Shall  pray,  and  pray  aright. 

HYMN  35S.     C.  M. 

\  TTTHAT  shall  we  ask  of  God  in  prayer?— 
VV     Whatever  good  we  want; 
Whatever  man  may  seek  to  share, 
Or  God  in  wisdom  grant. 

2  Father  of  all  our  mercies, — thou, 

In  whom  we  move  and  live, 
Hear  us  in  heaven,  thy  dwelling,  now, 
And  answer  and  forgive. 

3  When  bound  with  sins  and  trespasses, 

From  wrath  we  fain  would  flee, 
Lord,  cancel  our  unrighteousness, 
And  set  the  captives  free. 


278  THE    CHURCH. 

4  When  harassed  by  ten  thousand  foes. 

Our  helplessness  we  feel, 

0  give  the  weary  soul  repose, 

The  wounded  spirit  heal. 

5  When  dire  temptations  gather  round, 

And  threaten  or  allure, 
By  storm  or  calm,  in  thee  be  found 
A  refuge  strong  and  sure. 

6  When  age  advances,  may  we  grow 

In  faith,  and  hope,  and  love: 
And  walk  in  holiness  below 
To  holiness  above. 

7  Wheu  earthly  joys  and  cares  depart, 

Desire  and  envy  cease, 
Be  thou  the  portion  of  our  heart, 
In  thee  may  we  have  peace. 

8  When  flames  these  elements  destroy, 

And  worlds  in  judgment  stand, 
May  we  lift  up  our  heads  with  joy, 
And  meet  at  thy  right  hand. 

HYMN  35!).     C.  M. 

1      A   LMIGHTY  God,  in  humble  prayer, 
J\.  To  thee  our  souls  we  lift, 
Do  thou  our  waiting  minds  prepare 
For  thy  most  needful  gift. 

U  We  ask  not  golden  streams  of  wealth 
Along  our  path  to  flow; 
We  ask  not  undecaying  health, 
Nor  length  of  years  below. 

3  We  ask  not  honors,  which  an  hour 
May  bring  and  take  away; 
We  ask  not  pleasure,  pomp,  and  power, 
Iyest  we  should  go  astray 


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4  We  ask  for  wisdom:—  Lord,  impart 

The  knowledge  how  to  live; 
A  wise  and  understanding-  heart 
To  all  before  thee  giv   . 

5  For  we,  like  children,  born  in  sin, 

Know  not,  till  thou  hast  taught, 
How  to  go  out,  or  how  come  in, 
Bv  word,  or  deed,  or  thought. 

6  The  voung  remember  thee  in  youth, 

Before  the  evil  days! 
The  old  be  guided  by  thy  truth 
In  wisdom's  pleasant  ways! 

HYMN  360.     C.  M. 

1  f\~S  the  first  Christian  Sabbath-cve, 
\J   When  his  disciples  met, 

O'er  his  lost  fellowship  to  grieve, 
Ncr  knew  the  scriptures  yet — 

2  Lo!  in  their  midst  his  form  was  seen, 

The  form  in  which  he  died, — 
Their  Master's  marred  and  wounded  mien. 
His  hands,  his  feet,  his  side. 

3  Then  were  they  glad  their  Lord  to  know, 

And  worshipped,  yet  with  fear; — 
Jesus  again  thy  presence  show, 
Meet  thy  disciples  here: 

4  Be  in  our  midst, — let  faith  rejoice, 

Our  risen  Lord  to  view  : 
And  make  our  spirits  hear  thy  voice 
Say — 'Peace  be  unto  you.- 

5  Then,  while  we  hearken,  O  unfold 

The  scriptures  to  our  mind! 
Their  mysteries  let  us  now  behold. 
Their  hidden  treasures  find. 


230  THE    CHURCH. 

6  Thee  it  behooved  to  suffer  thus, 
•    And  to  thy  glory  rise; 
Instruct,  confirm,  and  strengthen  us, 

And  make  thy  servants  wise;— 

7  Wise  to  win  souls,  may  we  reveal 

Thy  love  to  all  around. 
And  in  ourselves  its  influence  feel, 
Yet  more  and  more  abound. 

8  Andjvhile  with  thee  in  racial  hours, 

We  commune  through  thv  word, 
May  our  hearts  burn,  and  all  our  powers 
Confess— 'It  is  the  Lord.5 

HYMN  361.     C.  M. 

1  nPH0^'  God,  art  a  consuming  fire; 

J-     Yet  mortals  may  find  grace, 
From  toil  and  tumult  to  retire, 
And  meet  thee  face  to  face. 

2  Though  'Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord." 

Seraph  to  seraph  sings; 
And  angel-choirs",  with  one  accord, 
Worship,  with  veiling  wings; — 

3  Though  earth  thy  footstool,  heaven  thy  throne 

Thy  way  amidst  the  sea: 
Thy  path  deep  floods,  thy  steps  unknown, 
Thy  counsels  mystery; — 

4  Yet  wilt  thou  look  on  him  who  lies 

A  suppliant  at  thy  feet; 
And  hearken  to  the"  feeblest  cries 
That  reach  the  mercv-seat. 

6  Between  the  cherubim  of  old, 
Thy  glory  was  expressed; 
But  God,  through  Christ,  we  now  behold 
In  flesh  made  manifest. 


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6  Through  him  who  all  our  sickness  felt, 

Who  all  our  sorrows  bears; 
Through  him  in  whom  thy  fulness  dwelt, 
We  offer  up  our  prayers. 

7  Touched  with  a  feeling  of  our  woes, 

Jesus,  our  High-Priest,  stands: 
All  onr  infirmities  he  knows; 
Our  souls  are  in  his  hands. 

S  He  bears  them  up  with  strength  divine, 
When  at  thy  feet  we  fall: 
Lord,  cause  thy  face  on  us  to  shine; 
Hear  us — on  thee  we  call. 

HYMN  362.     L.  M. 

1  T)RAYER  is  appointed  to  convey 

JL     The  blessings  God  designs  to  give: 
Long  as  they  live  should  christians  pray. 
They  learn  to  pray  when  first  they  live. 

2  If  pain  afflict,  or  wrongs  oppress, 

If  cares  distract,  or  fears  dismay; 
If  guilt  deject;  if  sin  distress; 

In  every  case,  still  watch  and  pray. 

3  'Tis  prayer  supports  the  soul  that's  weak: 

Though  thought  be  broken,  language  lame, 
Pray  if  thou  canst,  or  canst  not  speak: 
But  pray  with  faith  in  Jesus'*  name. 

4  Depend  on  him;  thou  canst  not  fail: 

Make  all  thy  wants  and  wishes  known;     ^ 
Fear  net;  his  merits  must  prevail: 
Ask  but  in  faith,  it  shall  be  done. 

HYMN  363.     L.  M. 

1   f\  SAVIOUR!  is  thy  promise  fled? 
\J  Nor  longer  may  thy  grace  endure, 
To  heal  the  sick,  and  raise  the  dead. 
And  preach  thv  gospel  to  the  poor? 
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232  THE    CHURCH. 

2  Come,  Jesus!  come,  return  again; 

With  brighter  beams,  thy  servants  bless, 
Who  long  to  hail  thy  perfect  reign, 
And  share  thy  kingdom's  happiness. 

3  A  feeble  race,  by  passion  driven, 

In  darkness  and  in  doubt  we  roam, 
And  lift  our  anxious  eyes  to  heaven, 
Our  hope,  our  harbour,  and  our  home. 

4  Come,  Jesus,  come!  and  as  of  yore, 

Thy  prophet  treat  to  clear  the  way, 
A  harbinger  thy  feet  before, 
A  dawning  to  thy  brighter  day; 

5  So,  ere  again  we  see  thy  face, 

Our  stony  hearts  for  truth  prepare; 
Sow  in  our  souls  the  seed  of  grace, 

Then  come,  and  reap  thy  harvest  there, 

HYMN  364.     L.  M. 

1  QHEPHERD  of  sculs,  with  pitying  eye, 
O  The  thousands  of  our  Israel  see; 

To  thee  in  their  behalf  we  cry, 
Ourselves  but  newly  found  in  thee. 

2  See  where  o'er  desert  wastes  they  err,    I 

And  neither  food  nor  feeder  have; 
Nor  fold,  nor  place  of  refuge  near; 
For  no  man  cares  their  souls  to  save. 

3  Wild  as  the  untaught  Indian's  brood, 

The  christian  savages  remain; 
Strangers,  yea,  enemies  to  God, 

They  make  thee  spill  thy  blood  in  vain, 

4  Thy  people,  Lord,  are  sold  for  nought; 

Nor  know  they  their  Redeemer  nigh:   . 
'i'hey  perish  whom  thyself  hast  bought; 
Their  Souls  for  lack  of  knowledge  aie. 


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5  The  pit  its  month  hath  opened  wide, 

To  swallow  up  its  careless  prey: 
Why  should  they  die,  when  thou  hast  died; 
Hast  died  to  bear  their  sins  away? 

6  Why  should  the  foe  thy  purchase  seize? 

Remember,  Lord,  thy  dying  groans: 
The  meed  of  all  thy  sufferings  these; 
O  claim  them  for  thy  ransomed  ones. 

7  Extend  to  these  thy  pardoning  grace: 

To  these  be  thy  salvation  showed: 
O  add  them  to  thy  chosen  race! 
O  sprinkle  all  their  hearts  with  blood! 

8  Still  let  the  publicans  draw  near; 

Open  the  door  of  faith  and  heaven; 

And  grant  their  hearts  thy  word  to  hear, 

And  witness  all  their  sins  forgiven. 

HYMN  365.     L.  M. 

1  (^  THOU,  whom  all  thy  saints  adore, 
\J  We  now  with  all  thy  saints  agree, 
And  bow  our  inmost  souls  before 

Thy  glorious,  awful  Majesty. 

2  The  King  of  nations  we  proclaim; 

Who  would  not  our  great  Sovereign  fear? 
We  long  to  experience  all  thy  name, 
And  now  we  come  to  meet  thee  here. 

3  We  come,  great  God,  to  seek  thy  face, 

And  for  thy  loving  kindness  wait; 
And  O,  how  dreadful  is  this  place! 

'Tis  God's  own  house,  'tis  heaven's  gate! 

4  Tremble  our  hearts  to  find  thee  nigh; 

To  thee  our  trembling  hearts  aspire: 
And  lo!  we  see  descend  from  high 
The  pillar  and  the  flame  of  fire. 


284  THE    CHURCH. 

5  Still  let  it  on  the  assembly  stay, 

And  all  the  house  with  glory  fill: 
To  Canaan's  bounds  point  out  the  way, 
And  lead  us  to  thy  holy  hill. 

6  There  let  us  all  with  Jesus  stand, 

And  join  the  general  church  above; 
And  take  our  seats  at  thy  right  hand, 
And  sing  thine  everlasting  love. 

7  Come,  Lord,  our  souls  are  on  the  wing, 

Now  on  thy  great  white  throne  appear, 
And  let  mine  eyes  behold  my  King, 
And  let  me  see  my  Saviour  there. 

HYMN  366.     L.  M. 

1  f\  THOU,  our  Husband,  Brother,  Friend, 
\J  Behold  a  cloud  of  incense  rise, 

The  prayers  of  saints  to  heaven  ascend, 
Grateful,  accepted  sacrifice! 

2  Regard  our  prayers  for  Zion's  peace; 

Shed  in  our  hearts  thy  love  abroad, 
Thy  gifts  abundantly  increase; 
Enlarge,  and  fill  us  all  with  God! 

3  Before  thy  sheep,  great  Shepherd,  go, 

And  guide  into  thy  perfect  will; 
Cause  us  thy  hallowed  name  to  know, 
The  work  of  faith  in  us  fulfil! 

4  Help  us  to  make  our  calling  sure; 

O  let  u*s  all  be  saints  indeed, 
And  pure.as  thou  thyself  art  pure, 
Conformed  in  all  things  to  our  Head! 

5  Take  the  dear  purchase  of  thy  blood: 

Thy  blood  shall  wash  us  white  as  snow, 
Present  us  sanctified  to  God, 
And  perfected  in  love  below. 


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6  That  blood  which  cleanses  from  all  sin, 

That  efficacious  blood  apply; 
And  wash,  and  make  us  wholly  clean, 
And  change,  and  thoroughly  sanctify. 

7  From  all  iniquity  redeem; 

Cleanse  by  the  water  and  the  word; 
And  free  from  every  spot  of  blame, 
And  make  the  servant  as  his  Lord! 

HYMN  367.     L.  M. 

1  A  RM  of  the  Lord,  awake,  awake, 
J\.  Thine  own  immortal  strength  put  on! 
With  terror  clothed,  hell's  kingdom  shake, 

And  cast  thy  foes  with  fury  down! 

2  As  in  the  ancient  days  appear! 

The  sacred  annals  speak  thy  fame: 
Be  now  omnipotently  near, 
To  endless  ages  still  the  same! 

3  Thy  arm,  Lord,  is  not  shortened  now; 

It  wants  not  now  the  power  to  save; 
Still  present  with  thy  people,  thou 

Bear'st  them  through  life's  disparted  wave. 

4  By  death  and  hell  pursued  in  vain, 

To  thee  the  ransomed  seed  shall  come; 
Shouting,  their  heavenly  Zion  gain, 

And  pass  through  death  triumphant  home. 

5  The  pain  of  life  shall  there  be  o'er, 

The  anguish  and  distracting  care; 
There  sighing  grief  shall  weep  no  more, 
And  sin  shall  never  enter  there. 

6  Where  pure,  essential  joy  is  found, 

The  Lord's  redeemed  their  heads  shall  raise, 
With  everlasting  gladness  crowned, 
And  filled  with  love,  and  lost  in  praise. 


236  THE   CHURCH. 

HYMN  S68.     L.  M. 


'A 


WAY  from  every  mortal  care, 
Away  from  earth,  our  souls  retreat; 
We  leave  this  worthless  world  afar, 
And  wait  and  worship  near  thy  seat. 

2  Lord,  in  the  temple  of  thy  grace, 

We  how  before  thee  and  adore; 
We  view  the  glories  of  thy  face, 

And  learn  the  wonders  of  thy  power. 

3  Whilst  here  our  various  wants  we  mourn, 

United  prayers  ascend  on  high; 
And  faith  expects  a  sure  return 
Of  blessings  in  variety. 

4  Father!  my  soul  would  here  abide; 

Or,  if  my  feet  must  hence  depart, 
Still  keep  me,  Father,  near  thy  side, 
Still  keep  thy  dwelling  in  my  heart. 

HYMN  369.     4  8s  &  2  Gs. 

1  TESUS,  thou  soul  of  all  our  joys, 

«J    For  whom  we  now  lift  up  our  voice, 

And  all  our  strength  exert, — 
Vouchsafe  the  grace  we  humbly  claim, 
Compose  into  a  thankful  frame, 
And  tune  thy  people's  heart! 

2  While  in  the  heavenly  work  we  join, 
Thy  glory  be  our  whole  design, — 

Thy  glory,  not  our  own! 
Still  let  us  keep  our  end  in  view, 
And  still  the  pleasing  task  pursue, 

To  please  our  God  alone! 

3  The  secret  pride,  the  subtle  sin, 
O  let  it  never  more  steal  in, 

To  offend  thy  glorious  eyes; 


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To  desecrate  our  hallowed  strain, 
And  make  our  solemn  service  vain, 
And  mar  our  sacrifice! 


4  To  magnify  thy  awful  name, 

To  spread  the  honours  of  the  Lamb, 

Let  us  our  voices  raise: 
Our  souls  and  bodies'  powers  unite, 
Regardless  of  our  own  delight, 

And  dead  to  human  praise. 

5  Still  let  us  on  our  guard  be  found, 
And  watch  against  the  power  of  sound, 

With  sacred  jealousy; 
Lest,  haply,  sense  should  damp  our  zeal, 
And  music's  charms  bewitch  and  steal 

Our  hearts  away  from  thee. 

6  That  hurrying  strife  far  off  remove, 
That  noisy  burst  of  selfish  love, 

Which  swells  the  formal  song! 
The  joy  from  out  our  hearts  arise. 
And  speak  and  sparkle  in  our  eyes, 

And  vibrate  on  our  tongue. 

T  Thee  let  us  praise,  our  common  Lord, 
And  sweetly  join,  with  one  accord, 

Thy  goodness  to  proclaim: 
Jesus,  thyself  in  us  reveal, 
And  all  our  faculties  shall  feel 

Thy  harmonizing  name. 

■8  With  calmly  reverential  joy, 
O  let  us  all  our  lives  employ 

In  setting  forth  thy  love! 
And  raise  in  death  our  triumph  higher, 
And  sing,  with  all  the  heavenly  choir,, 

That  endless  son<r  above! 


m  THE    CHfBCH. 

HYMN  370.     6  8s. 

1  /^|  GOD  of  our  forefathers,  hear, 

\J  And  make  thy  faithful  mercies  known! 
To  thee,  through  Jesus,  we  draw  near, — 

Thy  suffering,  well-beloved  Son, 
In  whom  thy  smiling  face  we  see, 
In  whom  thou  art  welLpleased  with  me. 

2  With  solemn  faith  we  offer  up. 

And  spread  before  thy  glorious  eyes, 
That  only  ground  of  all  our  hope, 

That  precious,  bleeding  Sacrifice, 
Which  brings  thy  grace  on  sinners  down, 
And  perfects  all  our  souls  in  one. 

3  Acceptance  through  his  holy  name, 

Forgiveness  in  his  blood,  we  have; 
But  more  abundant  life  we  claim 

Through  him,  who  died  our  souls  to  save, 
To  sanctify  us  by  his  blood. 
And  fill  us  with  the  life  of  God. 

4  Father,  behold  thy  dying  Son, 

And  hear  the  blood  that  speaks  above! 
On  us  let  all  thy  grace  be  shown: 

Peace,  righteousness,  and  joy  and  love, — 
Thy  kingdom, — come  to  every  heart, 
And  all  thou  hast,  and  all  thou  art! 

HYMN  371.     8  8s. 

1  QON  of  thy  Sire's  eternal  love, 

k5  Take  to  thyself  thy  mighty  power, 
Let  all  earth's  sons  thy  mercy  prove, 

Let  all  thy  bleeding  grace  adore: 
The  triumphs  of  thy  love  display; 

In  every  heart  reign  thou  alone, 
'Till  all  thy  foes  confess  thy  sway, 

And  glory  ends  what  grace  begun. 


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2  Spirit  of  grace,  and  health,  and  power! 

Fountain  of  light  and  love  below! 
Abroad  thy  healing  influence  shower, 

O'er  all  the  nations  let  it  flow! 
Inflame  our  heart's  with  perfect  love, 

In  us  the  work  of  faith  fulfil! 
So  not  heaven's  host  shall  swifter  move, 

Than  we  on  earth,  to  do  thy  will. 

3  Father,  'tis  thine  each  day  to  yield 

Thv  childrens'  wants  a  fresh  supply; 
Thou'cloth'st  the  lilies  of  the  field, 

And  hearest  the  young  raven's  cry: 
On  thee  we  cast  our  care;  we  live 

Through  thee,  who  know'st  our  every  need; 
O  feed  us  with  thy  grace,  and  give 

Our  souls  this  day  the  living  bread! 

HYMN  372.     6  8s. 

1  TESUS,  thou  sovereign  Lord  of  all, 
*J    The  same  through  one  eternal  day, 
Attend  thy  feeblest  follower's  call, 

And  O  instruct  us  how  to  pray! 
Pour  out  the  supplicating  grace, 
And  stir  us  up  to  seek  thy  face! 

2  We  cannot  think  a  gracious  thought, 

We  cannot  feel  a  good  desire, 
'Till  thou,  who  call'dst  a  world  from  nought, 

The  power  into  our  hearts  inspire; 
And  then  we  in  thy  Spirit  groan, 
And  then  we  give  thee  back  thine  own. 

3  Jesus,  regard  the  joint  complaint 

Of  all  thy  tempted  followers  here! 
And  now  supply  the  common  want, 

And  send  us  down  the  Comforter: 
The  spirit  of  ceaseless  prayer  impart, 
And  fix  thy  Agent  in  our  heart! 


■290  the  Church. 

4  To  help  our  soul's  infirmity, 

To  heal  thy  sin-sick  people's  care, 
To  urge  our  God-commanding  plea, 

And  make  our  heart  a  house  of  prayer, 
The  promised  Intercessor  give, 
And  let  us  now  thyself  receive! 

5  Come  in  thy  pleading  Spirit  down, 

To  us  who  for  thy  coming  stay: 
Of  all  thy  gifts  we  ask  but  one, — 

We  ask  the  constant  power  to  pray: 
Indulge  us,  Lord,  in  this  request! 
Thou  can'st  not  then  deny  the  rest. 

HYMN  373.     6  Ss. 

1  T  EADER  of  faithful  souls,  and  Guide 
_Li  Of  all  that  travel  to  the  sky, 
Come,  and  with  us,  even  us  abide, 

Who  would  on  thee  alone  rely; 
On  thee  alone  our  spirits  stay, 
While  held  in  life's  uneven  way. 

2  Strangers  and  pilgrims  here  below. 

This  earth  we  know  is  r.ot  our  place, 
But  hasten  through  this  vale  of  wo, — 

And,  restless  to  behold  thy  face, 
Swift  to  our  heavenly  country  move, 
Our  everlasting  home  above. 

3  We've  no  abiding  city  here, 

But  seek  a  city  out  of  sight; 
Thither  our  steady  course  we  steer, 

Aspiring  to  the  plains  of  light: 
Jerusalem,  the  saints'  abode, 
Whose  founder  is  the  living  God. 

4  Patient  th'  appointed  race  to  run, 

This  weary  world  we  cast  behind; 
From  strength  to  strength  we  travel  on, 

The  New  Jerusalem  to  find: 
Our  labour  this,  our  only  aim, 
To  find  the  New  Jerusalem. 


PUBLIC   WORSHIP.  291 

5  Through  thee,  who  all  our  sins  hast  borne, 

Freely  and  graciously  forgiven, 
With  songs  to  Zion  we  return. 

Contending  for  our  native  heaven; 
That  palace  of  our  glorious  King; 
We  find  it  nearer  while  we  sing. 

6  Raised  by  the  breath  of  love  divine, 

We  urge  our  way  with  strength  renewed; 
The  church  of  the  first-born  to  join, 

We  travel  to  the  mount  of  God; 
With  joy  upon  our  heads,  arise, 
And  meet  our  Captain  in  the  skies. 

HYMN  374.     6  8s. 

1  O  AVIOUR,  we  now  rejoice  in  hope, 
k3  That  thou  at  last  wilt  take  us  up; 
With  daily  triumph  we  proclaim, 
And  bless  and  magnify  thy  name; 
And  wait  thy  greatness  to  adore 
When  time  and  death  shall  be  no  more. 

2  'Till  then  with  us  vouchsafe  to  stay, 
And  keep  us  pure  from  sin  to-day; 
Thy  great  confirming  grace  bestow, 
And  gaard  us  all  our  days  below; 
And  ever  mightily  defend, 

And  save  thy  servants  to  the  end. 

3  Still  let  us,  Lord,  by  thee  be  blest, 
Who  in  thy  guardian  mercy  rest: 
Extend  thy  mercy's  arms  to  me, 
The  weakest  soul  that  trusts  in  thee; 
And  never  let  me  lose  thy  love, 
'Till  I,  even  I,  am  crowned  above. 

HYMN  375.     6  8s. 

1  /CREATOR,  Spirit,  by  whose  aid 

v^  The  world's  foundations  first  were  laid, 


292  THE  CHURCH. 

Come  visit  every  waiting  .mind, 
Come  pour  thy  joys  on  human  kind: 
From  sin  and  sorrow  set  us  free, 
And  make  thy  temples  worthy  thee. 

2  O  source  of  uncreated  heat, 

The  Father's  promised  Paraclete! 
Thrice  holy  Fount,  immortal  Fire, 
Our  hearts  with  heavenly  love  inspire: 
Come,  and  thy  sacred  unction  bring, 
To  sanctify  us  while  we  sing. 

3  Plenteous  of  grace,  descend  from  high, 
Rich  in  thy  seven- fold  energy! 

Thou  strength  of  his  almighty  hand, 

Whose  power  does  heaven  and  earth  command, 

Refine  and  purge  our  earthly  parts, 

And  stamp  thine  image  on  our  hearts. 

4  Create  all  new,  our  wills  control, 
Subdue  the  rebel  in  our  soul; 

Chase  from  our  minds  the  infernal  foe; 
And  peace,  the  fruit  of  faith  bestow: 
And,  lest  again  we  go  astray. 
Protect  and  guide  us  in  the  way. 

5  Immortal  honors,  endless  fame, 
Attend  the  almighty  Father's  name; 
The  Saviour  Son  be  glorified, 
Who  for  lost  man's  redemption  died; 
And  equal  adoration  be, 

Eternal  Comforter,  to  thee! 

HYMN  376.     6  8s. 

1  ri^HUS  far  on  life's  perplexing  path, 

A    Thus  far,  thou,  Lord ,  our  steps  hast  led; 
Snatched  from  the  world's  pursuing  wrath, 
Unharmed,  though  floods  hung  o'er  our  head; 
Like  ransomed  Israel  on  the  shore, 
Here  then  we  pause,  look  back,  adore. 


PUBLIC   WORSHIP.  293 

2  Strangers  and  pilgrims  here  below, 
Like  all  our  fathers  in  their  day, 
We  to  the  land  of  promise  go, 
Lord,  by  thine  own  appointed  way, 
Still  guid^,  illumine,  cheer  our  flight, 
In  cloud  by  day,  in  fire  by  night. 

3  Safety  thy  presence  is,  and  rest; 
While, — as  the  eagle,  o'er  her  brood, 
Flutters  her  pinions,  stirs  the  nest, 
Covers,  defends,  provides  them  food, 
Bears  on  her  wings,  instructs  to  fly, — 
Thy  love  prepares  us  for  the  sky. 

4  Protect  us  through  the  wilderness, 
From  fiery  serpent,  plague,  and  foe; 
With  bread  from  heaven  thy  people  bless; 
And  living  streams  where'er  we  go, 

Nor  let  our  rebel  hearts  repine, 
Or  follow  any  voice  but  thine. 

5  Thy  holy  law  to  us  proclaim, 
But  not  from  Sinai's  top  alone; 
Hid  in  the  rock-cleft,  be  thy  name, 
Thy  power,  and  all  thy  goodness  shown; 
And  may  we  never  bow  the  knee, 

Or  worship  any  God  but  thee. 

6  When  we  have  numbered  all  our  years, 
And  stand,  at  length,  on  Jordan's  brink, 
Though  the  flesh  fail  with  mortal  fears, 
O  let  not  then  the  spirit  sink; 

But  strong  in  faith,  and  hope,  and  love, 
Plunge  through  the  stream,  to  rise  above! 


AFTER   SERMON. 

HYMN  377.    S.  M. 

1  rpHY  word,  Almighty  Lord, 
A    Where'er  it  enters  in, 
Is  sharper,  than  a  two-edged  3 word 
To  slay  the  man  of  sin. 


294  THE    CHURCH. 

2  Thy  word  is  power  and  life: 

It  bids  confusion  cease, 
And  changes  envy,  hatred,  strife, 
To  love,  and  joy,  and  peace. 

3  Then  let  our  hearts  obey 

The  gospel's  glorious  sound, 
And  all  its  fruits,  from  day  to  day, 
Be  in  us  and  abound. 

HYMN  378.    C.  M. 

1  T  ORD  of  the  harvest!  God  of  grace! 
JLi  Send  down  thy  heavenly  rain; 

In  vain  we  plant  without  thine  aid, 
And  water  too  in  vain. 

2  May  no  vain  thoughts,  those  birds  of  prey, 

Defraud  us  of  our  gain; 
Nor  anxious  cares,  those  baleful  thorns, 
Choke  up  the  precious  grain. 

3  Ne'er  may  our  hearts  be  like  the  rock, 

Where  but  the  blade  can  spring; 
Which  scorched  with  heat  becomes  by  noon 
A  dead,  a  useless  thing. 

4  Let  not  the  joys  thy  gospel  gives 

A  transient  rapture  prove; 
Nor  may  the  world  by  smiles  and  frowns 
Oar  faith  and  hope  remove. 

0  But  may  our  hearts,  like  fertile  soil, 

Receive  the  heavenly  word; 
So  shall  our  fair  and  ripened  fruits 
Their  hundred- fold  afford. 

HYMN  379.     C.  M. 

1  A  LMIGHTY  God!  Thy  word  is  cast 
J\.  Like  seed  into  the  ground; 

Now  let  the  dew  of  heaven  descend, 
And  righteous  fruits  abound. 


PUBLIC   WORSHIP.  295 

2  Let  not  the  foe  of  Christ  and  man 

This  holy  seed  remove; 
But  jive  it  root  in  every  heart, 
To  bring  forth  fruits  of  love. 

3  Let  not  the  world's  deceitful  cares 

The  rising  plant  destroy! 
But  let  it  yield,  a  hundred  fold, 
The  fruits  of  peace  and  joy. 

4  Nor  let  thy  word,  so  kindly  sent, 

To  raise  us  to  thy  throne, 
Return  to  thee,  and  sadly  tell, 
That  we  reject  thy  Son. 

5  Oft  as  the  precious  seed  is  sown, 

Thy  quickening  grace  bestow; 
That  all,  whose  souls  the  truth  receive, 
Its  saving  power  may  know. 

HYMN  3S0.     C.  M. 

1  4  GAIN  our  ears  have  heard  the  voice 
J\.  At  which  the  dead  shall  live, 

O  may  the  sound  our  hearts  rejoice, 
And  strength  immortal  give! 

2  And  have  we  heard  the  word  with  joy? 

And  have  we  felt  its  power? 
To  keep  it  be  our  blessed  employ 
'Till  life's  extremest  horn". 


DISMISSION. 

HYMN  381.    Ss  7s  &  4. 

G1 OD  of  our  salvation,  hear  us; 
T  Bless,  oh  bless  us,  ere  we  go: 
When  we  join  the  world  be  near  us, 
Lest  we  cold  and  careless  grow: 

Saviour,  keep  us — 
Keep  us  safe  from  every  foe. 


296  THE    CHURCH. 

2  As  our  steps  are  drawing  nearer, 
To  the  place  we  call  our  home, 
May  our  view  of  heaven  grow  clearer, 
Hope  more  bright  of  joys  to  come; 

And,  when  dying, 
May  thy  presence  cheer  the  gloom. 

HYMN  3S2.     8s  7s  &  4. 

1  T  ORD  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing— 
JLi  Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace: 
Let  us  each  thy  love  possessing, 

Triumph  in  redeeming  grace; 

On,  refresh  us! 
Travelling  through  this  wilderness. 

2  Thanks  we  give  and  adoration, 

For  thy  gospel's  joyful  sound; 
May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound: 

May  thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found . 

3  So,  whene'er  the  signal's  given, 

Us  from  earth  to  call  away: 
Borne  on  augels'  wings  to  heaven, 
Glad  to  leave  our  cumbrous  clay, 

May  we,  ready, 
Rise  and  reign  in  endless  day! 

HYMN  383.    Ss  7s  &  4. 

1   T  ORD,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing! 
JLi  Bid  us  now  dspart  in  peace! 
Still  on  heavenly  manna  feeding, 
Let  our  faith  and  love  increase! 
Fill  each  breast  with  consolation! 
Up  to  thee  our  hearts  we  raise: 
When  we  reach  you  blissful  station, 
Then  we'll  give  thee  nobler  praise. 
Hallelujah! 


.SOCIAL    WORSHIP.  29" 

SOCIAL      WORSHIP. 

PRAYER    MEETING. 

HYMN  334.     S.  M. 

1  |^1  OME,  ye  that  love  the  Lord, 
VJ  And  let  your  joys  be  known; 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord , 

And  thus  surround  the  throne. 

2  Let  those  refuse  to  sing, 

Who  never  knew  our  God, 
But  servants  of  the  heavenly  King 
May  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

3  The  God  that  rules  on  high, 

And  all  the  earth  surveys, 

That  rides  upon  the  stormy  sky, 

And  calms  the  roaring  seas; 

4  This  awful  God  is  ours. 

Our  Father  and  our  love, 
He  will  send  down  his  heavenly  powers 
To  carry  us  above. 

5  There  we  shall  see  his  face, 

And  never,  never  sin; 
There,  from  the  rivers  of  his  grace, 
Drink  endless  pleasures  in. 

6  Yea,  and  before  we  rise 

To  that  immortal  state, 
The  thoughts  of  such  amazing  bliss 
Should  constant  joys  create. 

7  The  men  of  grace  have  found 

Glory  begun  below, 
Celestial  fruit  on  earthly  ground 
FrOm  faith  and  hope  may  grow. 
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29S  THE    CHURCH. 

&  The  hill  of  Zion  yield? 

A  thousand  sacred  sweets. 
Before  Ave  reach  the  heavenly  fields, 
Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 

9  Then  let  our  songs  abound, 
And  every  tear  be  dry; 
We're  marching  through  Immanu«rs  ground 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 

HYMN  3S5.     S.  M. 

1  TESUS,  we  look  to  thee, 

tj    Thy  promised  presence  claim, 
Thou  in  the  midst  of  us  shalt  be, 

Assembled  in  thy  name: 
Thy  name  salvation  is, 

Which  here  we  come  to  prove; 
Thy  name  is  life,  and  health  and  peace, 

And  everlasting  love. 

2  Not  in  the  name  of  pride 

Or  selfishness  we  meet; 
From  nature's  paths  we  turn  aside, 

And  worldly  thoughts  forget. 
We  meet,  the  grace  to  take 

Which  thou  hast  freely  given; 
We  meet  on  earth  for  thy  dear  sake, 

That  we  may  meet  in  heaven. 

3  Present,  we  know  thou  art, 

But,  O,  thyself  reveal! 
Now,  Lord,  let  every  bounding  heart 

The  mighty  comfort  feel! 
O  may  thy  quickening  voice 

The  death  of  sin  remove: 
And  bid  our  inmost  souls  rejoice 

In  hope  of  perfect  love! 


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HYMN  386.    S.  M. 

1  i  H,  when  shall  I  awake 

J\.  From  sin's  soft,  soothing  power, 
The  slumber  from  my  spirit  shake, 

And  rise  to  fall  no  more! — 
Awake,  no  more  to  sleep, 

But  stand  with  constant  care, 
Looking  for  God  my  soul  to  keep, 

And  watching  unto  prayer. 

2  O  could  I  always  pray, 

And  never,  never  faint, 
But  simply  to  my  God  display 

My  every  care  and  want! 
I  know  that  thou  would'st  give 

More  than  I  can  request; 
Thou  still  art  ready  to  receive 

My  soul  to  perfect  rest. 

3  I  feel  thee  willing,  Lord, 

A  sinful  world  to  save; 
All  may  obey  thy  gracious  word, 

May  peace  and  pardon  have. 
Not  one  of  all  the  race 

But  may  return  to  thee, — 
But  at  the  throne  of  sovereign  grace 

May  fall  and  weep  like  me. 

4  Here  will  I  ever  lie 

And  tell  thee  all  my  care, 
And,  'Father,  Abba,  Father!'  cry, 

And  pour  a  ceaseless  prayer; 
'Till  thou  my  sins  subdue, 

'Till  thou  my  sins  destroy, 
My  spirit  after  God  renew, 

And  fill  with  peace  and  joy. 

o  Messiah,  Prince  of  Peace, 
Into  my  soul  bring  in 
The  everlasting  righteousness, 
And  make  an  end  of  sin! 


300  THE    CHURCH. 

Into  all  those  that  seek 

Redemption  through  thy  blood. 

The  sanctifying  Spirit  speak, 
The  plenitude  of  God! 

6  Let  us  in  patience  wait 

'Till  faith  shall  make  us  whole; 
'Till  thou  shalt  all  things  new  create, 

In  each  believing  soui. 
Who  can  resist  thy  will? 

Speak,  and  it  shall  be  done! 
Thou  shalt  the  work  of  faith  fulfil, 

And  perfect  us  in  one. 

HYMN  387.    4  6s  &  2  8s. 

1  rpHOU  God  of  truth  and  love, 

X    We  seek  thy  perfect  way, 
Ready  thy  choice  t'  approve, 

Thy  providence  t'  obey; 
Enter  into  thy  wise  design, 
And  sweetly  lose  our  will  in  thine. 

2  Why  hast  thou  cast  our  lot 

In  the  same  age  and  place? 
And  why  together  brought 

To  see  each  other's  face; 
To  join  with  softest  sympathy, 
And  mix  our  friendly  souls  in  thee? 

3  Did'st  thou  not  make  us  one 

That  we  might  one  remain? 
Together  travel  on, 

And  bear  each  other's  pain; 
'Till  all  thy  utmost  goodness  prove, 
And  rise  renewed  in  perfect  love. 

4  Surely  thou  didst  unite 

Our  kindred  spirits  here, 
That  all  hereafter  might 
Before  thy  throne  appear: 


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Meet  at  the  marriage  of  the  Lamb, 
And  all  thy  gracious  love  proclaim. 

5  Then  let  us  ever  bear 

The  blessed  end  in  view, 
And  join  with  mutual  care, 

To  fight  our  passage  through; 
And  kindly  help  each  other  on, 
'Till  all  receive  the  starry  crown. 

6  O  may  thy  Spirit  seal 

Our  souls  unto  that  day! 
With  all  thy  fulness  fill, 

And  then  transport  away! 
Away  to  our  eternal  rest, 
Away  to  our  Redeemer's  breast! 

HYMN  38S.     7s  &  6s. 

1  TTIATHER  of  our  dying  Lord, 
Jl     Remember  us  for  good; 

O  fulfil  his  faithful  word, 

And  hear  his  speaking  blood! 

Give  us  that  for  which  he  prays: 
Father,  glorify  thy  Son! 

Show  his  truth',  and  power,  and  grace, 
And  send  the  promise  down! 

2  True  and  faithful  witness,  thou, 

O  Christ,  thy  Spirit  give! 
Hast  thou  not  received  him  now, 

That  we  might  now  receive? 
Art  thou  not  our  living  Head? 

Life  to  all  thy  limbs  impart! 
Shed  thy  love,  thy  Spirit  shed, 

In  every  waiting  heart! 

3  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter, 

The  gift  of  Jesus,  come! 
Glows  our  heart,  to  find  thee  near, 
And  swells  to  make  thee  room: 


THE    CHURCH. 

Present  with  us,  thee  we  feel, 
Come,  O  coine,  and  in  us  be! 

With  us,  in  us,  live  and  dwell, 
To  all  eternity! 

HYMN  389.    7s  6s  &  1  8. 

1  /~10ME,  ye  followers  of  the  Lord, 
KJ  In  Jesus'  service  join: 

Jesus  gives  the  sacred  word, 

The  ordinance  divine: 
Let  us  his  command  obey, 

And  ask  and  have  whate'er  we  want; 
Pray  we,  every  moment  pray, 

And  never,  never  faint. 

2  Place  no  longer  let  us  give 

To  the  old  Tempter's  will; 
Never  more  our  duty  leave, 

While  Satan  cries,  'Be  still:' 
Stand  we  in  the  ancient  way, 

And  here  with  God  ourselves  acquaint; 
Pray  we,  every  moment  pray, 

And  never,  never  faint. 

3  Be  it  weariness  and  pain 

To  slothful  flesh  and  blood, 
Yet  we  wiil  the  cross  sustain, 

And  bless  the  welcome  load; 
All  our  griefs  to  God  display, 

And  humbly  pour  out  our  complaint: 
Pray  we,  every  moment  pray, 

And  never,  never  faint. 

4  Let  us  patiently  endure, 

And  still  our  wants  declare; 
All  the  promises  are  sure 
To  persevering  prayer: 


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'Till  we  see  the  perfect  day. 

And  each  wakes  up  a  sinless  saint, 

Pray  we,  every  moment  pray, 
And  never,  never  faint. 

5  Pray  we  on,  when  all  renewed, 

And  perfected  in  love: 
'Till  we  see  the  Saviour  God 

Descending  from  above, 
All  his  heavenly  charms  survey, 

Beyond  what  angel-minds  can  paint, 
Pray  we,  every  moment  pray, 

And  never,  never  faint. 

HYMN  390.      7s. 

1  f\  HILDREN  of  the  heavenly  King, 
K_J    As  we  journey  let  us  sing; 

Sing  our  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  his  works  and  ways. 

2  We  are  travelling  home  to  God, 
In  the  way  our  fathers  trod; 
They  are  happy  now,  and  we 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

3  O  ye  banished  seed,  be  glad, 
Christ  our  advocate  is  made: 
Us  to  save  our  flesh  assumes, 
Brother  to  our  souls  becomes. 

4  Fear  not,  brethren,  joyful  stand 
On  the  borders  of  our  land; 
Jesus  Christ,  our  Father's  Son, 
Bids  us  undismayed  go  on. 

5  Lord!  obediently  we'll  go. 
Gladly  leaving  all  below: 
Only  thou  our  leader  be, 
And  we  still  will  follow  thee! 


TH£    CHURCH. 


HYMN  391.    8  7s 


1  TESUS!  soft,  harmonious  name, 
J  Every  faithful  heart's  desire! 
See,  thy  followers,  O  Lamb! 

All  at  once  to  thee  aspire: 
Drawn  by  thy  uniting  grace, 

After  thee  we  swiftly  run: 
Hand  in  hand  we  seek  thy  face: 

Come,  and  perfect  us  in  one! 

2  Mollify  our  harsher  will; 

Each  to  eacli  our  tempers  suit, 
By  thy  modulating  skill, 

Heart  to  heart,  as  lute  to  lute: 
Sweetly  on  cur  spirits  move: 

Gently  touch  the  trembling  strings; 
Make  the  harmony  of  love., — 

Music  for  the  King  of  kings! 

3  See  the  souls  that  hang  on  thee! 

Severed  though  in  flesh  we  are, 
Joined  in  spirit,  all  agree; 

All  thy  only  love  declare; 
Spread  thy  love  to  all  around; 

Hark!  we  now  our  voices  raise! — 
Joyful  consentaneous  sound, 

Sweetest  symphony  of  praise. 

4  Jesus'  praise  be  all  our  song; 

While  we  Jesus'  praise  repeat, 
Glide  our  happy  hours  along, 

Glide  with  down  upon  their  feet' 
Far  from  sorrow,,  sin,  and  fear, 

'Till  we  take  our  seats  above, 
Live  we  all  as  angels  here, 

Only  sing,  and  praise,  and  love, 


SOCIAL    WORSHIP. 


HYMN  392.  8  7s. 


1  f^  HRIST,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow, 
KJ   Perfecting  the  saints  below, 

Ileal1  us,  who  thy  nature  share, 
Who  thy  mystic  body  are. 
Join  us,  in  one  Spirit  join, 
Let  us  still  receive  of  thine: 
Still  for  more  on  thee  we  call, 
Thou  who  fillest  all  in  all! 

2  Move  and  actuate  and  guide: 
Divers  gifts  to  each  divide: 
Placed  according  to  thy  will, 
Let  us  all  our  work  fulfil. 
Never  from  our  office  move: 
Needful  to  each  other  prove: 
Let  us  daily  growth  receive, 
More  and  more  in  Jesus  live. 

3  Sweetly  may  we  ail  agree, 
Touched  with  softest  sympathy: 
Kindly  for  each  other  care; 
Every  member  feel  its  share. 
Many  are  we  now  and  one, 
We  who  Jesus  have  put  on; 
Names,  and  sects,  and  parties  fall: 
Thou,  O  Christ,  art  all  in  all. 

JIMN  393.     CM. 

1  CJ.EE,  Jesus,  thy  disciples  see, 
kj*  The  promised  blessing  give! 
Met  in  thy  name,  we  look  to  thee, 

Expecting  to  receive. 

2  Thee  we  expect,  our  faithful  Lord,  # 

Who  in  thy  name  are  joined; 
We-  wait  according  to  thy  word, 
Thee  in  the  midst  to  find. 


UO  THE    CHURCH. 

3  With  us  thou  art  assembled  here, 

But,  O,  thyself  reveal! 
Sou  of  the  living  God  appear! 
Let  us  thy  presence  feel! 

4  Breath  on  us,  Lord,  in  this  our  day, 

And  these  dry  bones  shall  live; 
Speak  peace  into  our  hearts,  and  say, 
'The  Holy  Ghost  receive!' 

5  Whom  now  we  seek,  O  may  we  meet! 

Jesus,  the  crucified, 
Show  us  thy  bleeding  hands  and  feet. 
Thou  who  for  us  hast  died! 

6  Cause  us  the  record  to  receive: 

Speak  and  the  tokens  show: 
'O  be  not  faithless,  but  believe. 
In  me  who  died  for  you!' 

HYMN  394.     CM. 

1  /^OME,  let  us  join  our  friends  above 
VV   That  have  obtained  the  prize: 
And  on  the  eagle  wings  of  love, 

To  joy  celestial  rise. 

2  Let  saints  below  his  praises  sing, 

With  those  to  glory  gone; 
For  all  the  servants  of  our  King, 
In  heaven  and  earth  are  one. 

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3  One  family,  we  dwell  in  him. 

One  church  above,  beneath: 
Though  now  divided  by  the  stream, 
The  narrow  stream  of  death. 

4  One  army  of  the  living  God, 
'       To  his  commands  we  bow; 

Part  of  the  host  have  crossed  the  flood. 
And  part  are  crossing  now. 


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g  Ten  thousand  to  their  endless  home, 
This  solemn  moment  fly; 
And  we  are  to  the  margin  come, 
And  soon  expect  to  die. 

6  Dear  Saviour  he  our  constant  guide, 
Then,  when  the  word  is  given, 
Bid  the  cold  waves  of  death  divide, 
And  land  us  safe  in  heaven. 

HYMN  395.     CM. 

1  k  SOLDIER'S  course,  from  battles  won 
J\.  To  new-commencing  strife; 

A.  pilgrim's,  restless  as  the  sun: — 
Behold  the  Christian's  life! 

2  The  hosts  of  Satan  pant  for  spoil- 

How  can  our  warfare  closer 
Lonely  we  tread  a  foreign  soil- 
How  can  we  hope  repose? 

3  O!  let  us  seek  our  heavenly  home, 

Revealed  in  sacred  lore; 
The  land  whence  pilgrims  never  roam. 
Where  soldiers  war  no  more: — 

4  Where  grief  shall  never  wound,  nor  death, 

Beneath  the  Saviour's  reign: 
Nor  sin,  with  pestilential  breath, 
His  holy  realm  profane: — 

5  The  land  where  (suns  and  moons  unknown, 

And  night's  alternate  sway,) 
Jehovah's  ever-burning  throne 
Upholds  unbroken  day: — 

6  Where  they  who  meet  shall  never  part; 

Where  grace  achieves  its  plan; 
And  God,  uniting  every  heart, 
Dwells  face  to  face  with  man. 


308  THE    CHURCH. 

HYMN  396.    C.  M. 

1  T  IFT  up  your  hearts  to  things  above, 
J-J  Ye  followers  of  the  Lamb, 

And  join  with  us  to  praise  his  love, 
And  glorify  his  name: 

2  To  Jesus'  name  give  thanks  and  sing, 

Whose  mercies  never  end: 
Rejoice!  rejoice!  the  Lord  is  King; 
The  King  is  now  our  friend! 

3  We  for  his  sake,  count  all  things  loss; 

On  earthly  good  look  down; 

And  joyfully  sustain  the  cross, 

'Till  we  receive  the  crown. 

4  O  let  us  stir  each  other  up, 

Our  faith  by  works  t'  approve, 
By  holy,  purifying  hope. 
And  the  sweet  task  of  love! 

5  Let  all  who  for  the  promise  wait: 

The  Holy  Ghost  receive; 
And,  raised  to  our  unsinning  state, 
With  God  in  Eden  live! 

6  Live  till  the  Lord  in  glory  come, 

And  wait  his  heaven  to  share: 
He  now  is  fitting  up  your  home: 
Go  on; — we'll  meet  you  there. 

HYMN  397.     C.  M. 

1  TESUS,  great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep, 
«J    To  thee  for  help  we  fly: 

Thy  little  flock  in  safety  keep! 
For  O!  the  wolf  is  nigh. 

2  He  comes,  of  hellish  malice  full, 

To  scatter,  tear,  and  slay; 
He  seizes  every  straggling  soul, 
As  his  own  lawful  prey. 


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3  Us  into  thy  protection  take, 

And  gather  with  thy  arm: 
Unless  "the  fold  we  first  forsake, 
The  wolf  can  never  harm. 

4  We  laugh  to  scorn  his.  cruel  power, 

While  by  our  Shepherd's  side: 
The  shecp'he  never  can  devour, 
Unless  he  first  divide. 

5  O  do  not  suffer  him  to  part 

The  souls  that  here  agree: 
But  make  us  of  one  mind  and  heart, 
And  keep  us  one  in  thee! 

6  Together  let  us  sweetly  live, 

Together  let  us  die; 
And  each  a  starry  crown  receive, 
And  reign  above  the  sky. 

HYMN  39S.    C.  M. 

1  /^\  OME,  Lord,  and  warm  each  languid  heart, 
YJ   Inspire  each  lifeless  tongue; 

And  let  the  joys  of  heaven  impart 
Their  influence  to  our  song. 

2  Come,  Lord,  thy  love  alone  can  raise 

In  us  the  heavenly  flame; 
Then  shall  our  lips  resound  thy  praise, 
Our  hearts  adore  thy  name. 

3  Dear  Saviour,  let  thy  glory  shine, 

And  fill  thy  dwellings  here, 
'Till  life,  and  love,  and  joy  divine, 
A  heaven  on  earth  appear. 


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HYMN  399.    6  8s. 
UR  friendship  sanctify  and  guide: 
„    Unmixed  with  selfishness  and  pride, 
Thy  glorv  be  our  single  aim! 


310  THE    CHITRCH. 

In  all  our  intercourse  below. 
Still  let  us  in  thy  footsteps  go, 
And  never  meet  but  in  thy  name. 

2  Fix  on  thyself  our  single  eye; 
Still  let  us  on  thyself  rely, 

For  all  the  help  that  each  conveys, 
The  help  as  from  thy  hand  receive, 
And  still  to  thee  all  glory  give, 

All  thanks,  all  might,  all  love,  all  praise! 

3  Whate'er  thou  dost  on  one  bestow, 
Let  each  the  double  blessing  know; 

Let  each  the  common  burden  bear; 
In  comforts  and  in  griefs  agree: 
And  wrestle  for  his  friends  with  thee, 

In  all  the  omnipotence  of  prayer! 

4  Our  mutual  prayer  accept  and  seal; 
In  all  thy  glorious  self  reveal; 

All  with  the  fire  of  love  baptize; 
Thy  kingdom  in  our  souls  restore; 
And  keep  till  we  can  sin  no  more, 

'Till  all  in  thy  whole  image  rise. 

5  Witnesses  of  the  all-cleansing  blood, 
Long  may  we  work  the  works  of  God, 

And  do  thy  will  like  those  above; 
Together  spread  the  Gospel  sound, 
And  scatter  peace  on  all  around, 

And  joy,  and  happiness,  and  love! 

6  True  yoke-fellows,  by  love  compelled, 
To  labor  in  the  Gospel  field, 

Our  all  let  us  delight  to  spend, 
In  gathering  in  thy  lambs  and  sheep; 
Assured  that  thou  our  souls  wilt  keep. 

Wilt  keep  us  faithful  to  the  end. 


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HYMN  400.     6  Ss. 

1  TT^ATHER  of  omnipresent  grace! 

_F     We  seem  agreed  to  seek  thy  face; 
But  every  soul  assembled  here 
Doth  naked  in  thy  sight  appear; 
Thou  know'st  who  only  bow  the  knee; 
And  who  in  heart  approaches  thee. 

2  Thy  Spirit  hath  the  difference  made 
Betwixt  the  living  and  the  dead; 
Thou  now  dost  into  some  inspire 
The  pure  benevolent  desire: 

O  that  even  now  thy  powerful  call 
May  quicken  and  convert  us  all! 

3  The  sinners  suddenly  convince, 
O'erwhelmed  beneath  their  load  of  sins; 
To-day,  while  it  is  called  to-day, 
Awake  and  stir  them  up  to  pray, 
Their  dire  captivity  to  own, 

And  from  the  iron  furnace  groan. 

4  Then,  then  acknowledge  and  set  free 
The  people  bought,  O  Lord  by  thee, 
The  sheep  for  whom  their  Shepherd  bled, 
For  whom  we  in  the  Spirit  plead: 

Let  all  in  thee  redemption  find, 
And  not  a  soul  be  left  behind. 

HYMN  401.     10s. 

1   TN  boundless  mercy,  gracious  Lord,  appear, 
JL  Darkness  dispel,  the  humble  mourner  cheer; 
Vain  thoughts  remove,  melt  down  this  flinty 

heart; 
Cause  every  soul  to  choose  the  better  part. 

'2  Thy  presence  fills  the  universal  space; 
Thy  g^-ace  appears  to  all  the  fallen  race; 
O  visit  us  with  light  and  life  divine, 
Fill  every  soul,  for  every  «oul  is  thine 


312  THE    CHURCH. 

3  The  blessed  Jesus  is  my  Lord,  my  love; 
He  is  my  King,  from  him  I  would  not  move; 
Away,  then  all  ye  objects  that  divert, 

Nor  seek  to  draw  from  my  dear  Lord  my  heart. 

4  That  uncreated  beauty  which  hath  gained 

My  ravished  heart,  hath  all  your  glory  stained; 
His  loveliness  my  soul  hath  prepossessed, 
And  left  no  room  for  any  other  guest. 

HYMN  402.     10s  &  lis. 

1  A   PPOINTED  by  thee,  we  meet  in  thy  name 
J\.  And  meekly  agree  to  follow  the  Lamb; 
To  trace  thy  example,  the  world  to  disdain, 
And  constantly  trample  on  pleasure  and  pain. 

2  Rejoicing  in  hope,  we  humbly  go  on, 

And  daily  take  up  the  pledge  of  our  crown; 
In  doing  and  bearing  the  will  of  our  Lord, 
We  still  are  preparing  to  meet  our  reward. 

3  O  Jesus  appear!  no  longer  delay 
To  sanctify  here,  and  bear  us  away: 

The  end  of  our  meeting  on  earth  let  us  see, 
Triumphantly  sitting  in  glory  with  thee! 

HYMN  403.     P.  M.     - 

1  /""10ME,  let  us  anew,  our  journey  pursue, 
Vy  With  vigor  arise, 

And  press  to  our  permanent  place  in  the  skies. 
Of  heavenly  birth,  though  wand'ring  on  earth, 

This  is  not  our  place, 
But  strangers  and  pilgrims  ourselves  we  confess. 

2  At  Jesus'  call,  we  gave  up  our  all; 

And  still  we  forego, 
For  Jesus'  sake,  our  enjoyments  below, 
No  longing  we  find  for  the  country  behind; 

But  onward  we  move, 
And  still  we  are  seeking  a  country  above. 


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3  A  country  of  joy,  without  any  alloy, 

We  thither  repair: 
Our  hearts  and  our  treasure  already  are  there. 
We  march  hand  in  hand  to  Immanuel's  land; 

No  matter  what  cheer 
We  meet  with  on  earth,  for  eternity's  near. 

4  The  rougher  our  way,  the  shorter  our  stay; 

The  tempests  that  rise 
Shall  gloriously  hurry  our  souls  to  the  skies. 
The  fiercer  the  blast,  the  sooner  'tis  past; 

The  troubles  that  come, 
Shall  come  to  our  rescue,  and  hasten  us  home. 


CLASS   MEETING, 

HYMN  404.     S.  3VL 

LEST  are  the  sons  of  peace, 
Whose  hearts  and  hopes  are  one; 
Whose  kind  designs  to  serve  and  please 
Through  all  their  actions  run. 


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2  Blest  is  the  pious  house 

Where  zeal  and  friendship  meet, 
Their  songs  of  praise,  their  mingled  vows, 
Make  their  communion  sweet. 

3  Thus  on  the  heavenly  hills 

The  saints  are  blest  above, 
Where  joy  like  morning  dew  distils, 
And  all  the  air  is  love. 

HYMN  405.    S.  ML 

i     A  ND  are  we  yet  alive, 
J\.  And  see  each  other's  face? 
Glory  and  praise  to  Jesus  give 
For  his  redeeming  graced 
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314  THE   CHURCH. 

Preserved  by  power  divine 

Tc  full  salvation  here, 
Again  in  Jesus'  praise  we  join, 

And  in  his  sight  appear. 

2  What  troubles  have  we  seen, 

What  conflicts  have  we  past, 
Fightings  without,  and  fears  within, 

Since  we  assembled  last! 
But  out  of  all  the  Lord 

Has  brought  us  by  his  love; 
And  still  he  doth  his  help  afford, 

And  hides  our  life  above, 

3  Then  let  us  make  our  boast, 

Of  his  redeeming  power, 
Which  saves  us  to  the  uttermost, 

'Till  we  can  sin  no  more: 
Let  us  take  up  the  cross, 

'Till  we  the  crown  obtain; 
And  gladly  reckon  all  things  loss, 

So  we  may  Jesus  gain. 

HYMN  406.    S.  M. 

1  O  AVIOUR  of  sinful  men, 

O  Thy  goodness  we  proclaim, 
'     Which  brings  us  here  to  meet  again, 
And  triumph  in  thy  name: 
Thy  mighty  name  hath  been 

Our  safeguard  and  our  tower: 
Hath  saved  us  from  the  world  and  sin. 
And  all  the  accuser's  power. 

'2  Jesus,  take  all  the  praise, 

That  still  on  earth  we  live; 
Unspotted  in  so  foul  a  place, 

And  innocently  grieve: 
We  shall  from  Sodom  flee, 

Wben  perfected  in  love; 
And  hasie  to  better  company 

Who  wait  for  us  above. 


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3  Awhile  in  flesh  disjoined, 

Our  friends  that  went  before, 
We  soon  in  Paradise  shall  find, 

And  meet  to  part  no  more; 
In  yon  thrice  happy  seat, 

Waiting  for  us  they  are: 
And  thou  shalt  there  a  husband  meet; 

And  I  a  parent  there! 


PART   SECOND. 

1  O  WHAT  a  mighty  change 

Shall  Jesus'  sufferers  know! 
While  o'er  the  happy  plains  they  range, 

Incapable  of  wo! 
No  ill  requited  love 

Shall  there  our  spirits  wound: 
No  base  ingratitude  above; 

No  sin  in  heaven  is  found. 

2  There  all  our  griefs  are  spent! 

There  all  our  sorrows  end: 
We  cannot  there  the  fall  lament 

Of  a  departed  friend! 
A  brother  dead  to  God, 

By  sin,  alas!  undone! 
No  father  there,  in  passion  loud, 

Cries,  'O  my  son,  my  son!' 

3  No  slightest  touch  of  pain, 

Nor  sorrow's  least  alloy, 
Can  violate  our  rest,  or  stain 

Our  purity  of  joy! 
In  that  eternal  day 

No  clouds  or  tempests  rise; 
There  gushing  tears  are  wiped  away, 

Forever  from  our  eyes. 


316  THE   CHURCH. 

HYMN  407.    S.  M. 

1  T>LEST  be  the  tie  that  binds 
_D  Our  hearts  in  christian  love; 
The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 

Is  like  to  that  above. 
Before  our  Father's  throne, 

We  pour  our  ardent  prayers; 
Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one, 

Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

2  We  share  our  mutual  woes; 

Our  mutual  burdens  bear; 
And  often  for  each  other  flows 

The  sympathizing  tear: 
When  we  asunder  part, 

It  gives  us  inward  pain, 
But  we  shall  still  be  joined  in  heart, 

And  hope  to  meet  again. 

3  This  glorious  hope  revives 

Our  courage  by  the  way; 
While  each  in  expectation  lives, 

And  longs  to  see  the  day. 
From  sorrow,  toil  and  pain, 

And  sin  we  shall  be  free; 
And  perfect  love  and  friendship  reign 

Through  all  eternity. 

HYMN  408.    7s. 

1  T   AMB  of  God,  who  thee  receive, 
JLi  Who  in  thee  desire  to  live, 
Day  and  night  they  cry  to  thee, 

As  thou  art,  so  let  us  be! 

2  Fix,  O  fix  our  wavering  mind, 
To  thy  cross  our  spirits  bind: 
Gladly  now  we  would  be  clean; 
Cleanse  our  hearts  from  every  sin. 


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3  Dust  and  ashes  though  we  be, 
Full  of  guilt  and  misery; 
Thine  we  are,  thou  Son  of  God, 
Take  the  purchase  of  thy  blood. 


4  Sinners  who  in  thee  believe, 
Everlasting  life  receive; 
They  with  joy  behold  thy  face, 
Triumph  in  thy  pardoning  grace. 

HYMN  409.     8s  7s. 

1  f^  LORY  be  to  God  above, 

vJT  God  from  whom  all  blessings  flow, 
Make  we  mention  of  his  love, 

Publish  we  his  praise  below: 
Call'd  together  by  his  grace, 

We  are  met  in  Jesus'  name; 
See  with  joy  each  other's  face, 

Followers  of  the  bleeding  Lamb. 

2  Let  us  then  sweet  counsel  take, 

How  to  make  our  calling  sure; 
Our  election  how  to  make, 

Past  the  reach  of  hell  secure: 
Build  we  each  the  other  up; 

Pray  we  for  our  faith's  increase; 
Solid  comforts,  settled  hope, 

Constant  joy,  and  lasting  peace. 

3  More  and  more  let  love  abound: 

Let  us  never,  never  rest, 
'Till  we  are  in  Jesus  found, 

Of  our  Paradise  possest: 
He  removes  the  flaming  sword, 

Calls  us  back,  from  Eden  driven: 
To  his  image  here  restored, 

Soon  he  takes  us  up  to  heaven. 


318  THE   CHURCH. 

HYMN  410.    C.  M. 

1  TESUS,  united  by  thy  grace, 
*J  And  each  to  each  endeared, 
With  confidence  we  seek  thy  face, 

And  know  our  prayer  is  heard. 

2  Still  let  us  own  our  common  Lord, 

And  bear  thine  easy  yoke; 
A  band  of  love,  a  three-fold  cord, 
Which  never  can  be  broke. 

3  Make  us  into  one  spirit  drink; 

Baptise  into  thy  name; 
And  let  us  always  kindly  think, 
And  sweetly  speak  the  same. 

4  Touched  by  the  loadstone  of  thy  love, 

Let  all  our  hearts  agree; 
And  ever  towards  each  other  move, 
And  ever  move  towards  thee. 

5  To  thee  inseparably  joined, 

Let  all  our  spirits  cleave: 

O  may  we  all  the  loving  miud 

That  was  in  thee  receive! 

6  This  is  the  bond  of  perfectness, 

The  spotless  charity; 
O  let  us,  (still  we  pray)  possess 
The  mind  that  was  in  thee! 

7  Grant  this,  and  then  from  all  below 

Insensibly  remove: 
Our  souls  their  change  shall  scarcely  know, 
Made  perfect  first  in  love! 

HYMN  411.     C.  M. 

i  HHRY  us,  O  God,  and  search  the  ground 
A    Of  every  sinful  heart: 
Whate'er  of  sin  in  us  is  found, 
O  bid  it  all  depart! 


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2  When  to  the  right  or  left  we  stray, 

Leave  us  not  comfortless: 
But  guide  our  feet  into  the  way 
Of  everlasting  peace. 

3  Help  us  to  help  each  other,  Lord, 

Each  other's  cross  to  bear; 

Let  each  his  friendly  aid  afford, 

And  feel  his  brother's  care. 

4  Help  us  to  build  each  other  up, 

Our  little  stock  improve: 
Increase  our  faith,  confirm  our  hope, 
And  perfect  us  in  love. 

5  Up  into  thee,  our  living  head, 

Let  us  in  all  things  grow; 
'Till  thou  hast  made  us  free  indeed, 
And  spotless  here  below. 

6  Then,  when  the  mighty  work  is  wrought. 

Receive  thy  ready  bride; 
Give  us  in  heaven  a*  happy  lot 
With  all  the  sanctified. 

HYMN  412.    C.  M. 

1  A   LL  praise  to  our  redeeming  Lord, 
A.  Who  joins  us  by  his  grace, 

And  bids  us,  each  to  each  restored, 
Together  seek  his  face. 

2  He  bids  us  build  each  other  up, 

And  gathered  into  one, 
To  our  high  calling's  glorious  hope, 
We  hand  in  hand  go  on. 

3  The  gift  which  he  on  one  bestows, 

We  all  delight  to  prove, 
The  grace  through  every  vessel  flows, 
la  pm-est  streams  of  love. 


320  THE    CHURCH. 

4  E'en  now,  we  think  and  speak  the  same, 

And  cordially  agree, 
United  all  through  Jesus'  name 
In  perfect  harmony. 

5  And  if  our  fellowship  below 

In  Jesus  be  so  sweet, 
What  height  of  rapture  shall  we  know, 
When  round  his  throne  we  meet! 

HYMN  413.     C.  M. 

1  "TOEING  of  beings,  God  of  lore, 
JD  To  thee  our  hearts  we  raise, 
Thy  all-sustaining  power  we  prove, 

And  gladly  sing  thy  praise. 

2  Thine,  wholly  thine,  we  pant  to  be, 

Our  sacrifice  receive; 
Made,  and  preserved,  and  saved  by  thee, 
To  thee  ourselves  we  give. 

3  Heavenward  our  every  wish  aspires, 

For  all  thy  mercy's  store; 
The  sole  return  thy  love  rquires, 
Is  that  we  ask  for  more. 

4  For  more  we  ask,  we  open  then 

Our  hearts  to  embrace  thy  will; 
Turn,  and  beget  us,  Lord,  again; 
With  all  thy  fulness  fill. 

5  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  the  Saviour's  love 

Shed  in  our  hearts  abroad; 

So  shall  we  ever  live  and  move, 

And  be  with  Christ  in  God. 

HYMN  414.     CM. 

1    /"^UR  country  is  Immanuel's  ground, 
KJ  We  seek  that  promised  soil, 
The  songs  of  Zion  cheer  our  hearts, 
While  strangers  here  we  toil. 


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2  Oft  do  our  eyes  with  joy  o'erflow, 

And  oft  are  bathed  in  tears; 
Yet  nought  but  heaven  our  hopes  can  raise, 
And  nought  but  sin  our  fears. 

3  Our  powers  are  oft  dissolved  away 

In  ecstacies  of  love; 
And  while  our  bodies  wander  here, 
Our  souls  are  fixed  above. 

4  We  purge  our  mortal  dross  away, 

Refining  as  we  run; 
But  while  we  die  to  earth  and  sense, 
Our  heaven  is  here  begun. 

HYMN  415.     C.  M. 

1  rpALK  with  us,  Lord,  thyself  reveal, 

X    While  here  o'er  earth  we  rove; 
Speak  to  our  hearts,  and  let  us  feel 
The  kindling  of  thy  love. 

2  With  thee  conversing,  we  forget, 

All  time,  and  toil,  and  care; 

Labor  is  rest,  and  pain  is  sweet, 

If  thou,  my  God,  art  here. 

3  Here  then,  my  God,  vouchsafe  to  stay, 

And  bid  my  heart  rejoice; 
My  bounding  heart  shall  own  thy  sway, 
And  echo  to  thy  voice. 

4  Thou  callest  me  to  seek  thy  face; 

'Tis  all  I  wish  to  seek; 
To  attend  the  whispers  of  thy  grace, 
And  hear  thee  inly  speak. 

5  Let  this  my  every  hour  employ, 

'Till  I  thy  glory  see, 
Enter  into  my  Master's  joy, 
And  find  my  heaven  in  thee! 


322  THE    CHURCH. 

HYMN  416.    CM. 

1  TTOW  sweet,  how  heavenly  is  the  sight, 
_T1   When  those  who  love  the  Lord 

In  one  another's  peace  delight, 
And  so  fulfil  his  word! 

2  O  may  we  feel  each  brother's  sigh, 

And  with  him  bear  a  part; 
May  sorrows  flow  from  eye  to  eye, 
And  joy  from  heart  to  heart? 

3  Free  us  from  envy,  scorn,  and  pride, 

Our  wishes  fix  above; 
May  each  his  brother's  failing  hide, 
And  show  a  brother's  love. 

4  Let  love,  in  one  delightful  stream, 

Through  every  bosom  flow; 
And  uuion  sweet,  and  fond  esteem, 
In  every  action  glow. 

5  Love  is  the  golden  chain  that  binds 

The  happy  souls  above; 
And  he's  an  heir  of  heaven  who  finds 
His  bosom  glow  with  love. 

HYMN  417.     L.  M. 

1  TESTIS,  our  best  beloved  friend, 

«J      Draw  out  our  souls  in  pure  desire; 
Jesus,  in  love  to  us  descend, 

Baptise  us  with  thy  Spirit's  fire. 

2  On  thy  redeeming  name  we  call, 

Poor  and  unworthy  though  we  be: 
Pardon  and  sanctify  us  all; 

Let  each  thy  full  salvation  see. 

3  Our  souls  and  bodies  we  resign, 

To  fear  and  follow  thy  commands; 
O  take  our  hearts — our  hearts  are  tbine, 
Accept  the  service  pf  our  hands. 


SOCIAL    WORSHIP.  32,* 

4  Firm,  faithful,  watching  unto  prayer, 

May  we  thy  blessed  will  obey; 

Toil  in  thy  vineyard  here,  and  bear 

The  heat  and  burden  of  the  day. 

5  Yet,  Lord,  for  us  a  resting-place, 

In  heaven,  at  thy  right  hand  prepare; 
And  till  we  see  thee  face  to  face, 
Be  all  our  conversation  there. 

HYMN  41S.     L.  M. 

1  TTTHEN  those  who  feared  the  Lord  of  old, 

VV    Met  oft,  and  spake  with  one  accord, 
A  book  was  written,  and  enrolled 

Their  faithful  names  before  the  Lord. 

2  They  shall  be  mine,  Jehovah  said, 

And  as  a  signet  on  my  hand, 
A  crown  of  glory  for  my  head, 
Among  my  chosen  jewels  stand. 

3  And  I  will  spare  them  in  that  day, 

Even  as  a  father  spares  his  son, 
When  all  the  proud  are  swept  away, 
The  wicked,  root  and  branch,  undone. 

4  Then  shall  my  righteousness  be  shown: 

Then,  by  their  good  or  evil  lot, 
The  sinner  and  the  saint  be  known, 

Who  served  the  Lord, — who  served  him  not. 

5  Lord,  we  are  taught  thy  name  to  fear; 

O  may  we  tremble  to  offend; 
Lord,  we  are  taught  to  serve  thee  here; 
May  we  be  faithful  to  the  end. 

6  Our  names  are  on  thy  church's  rolls, 

But  in  thy  book  our  pardon  write; 
Rica  was  the  ransom  of  our  sowls, 
May  they  be  precious  in  thy  sight. 


324  THE    CHURCH. 

HYMN  419.     L.  M. 

1  TTTHERE  two  or  three,  with  sweet  accord, 

VV     Obedient  to  their  sovereign  Lord, 
Meet  to  recount  his  acts  of  grace, 
And  offer  solemn  prayer  and  praise: 

2  'There,'  says  the  Saviour,  'will  I  be 
Amid  that  little  company; 

To  them  unveil  my  smiling  face, 
And  shed  my  glory  round  the  place.' 

3  We  meet  at  thy  command,  dear  Lord, 
Relying  on  thy  faithful  Avord; 

O  send  thy  Spirit  from  above, 

And  fill  our  hearts  with  heavenly  love. 

HYMN  420.     4  8s  &  2  6s. 

1  /~1  OME,  wisdom,  power,  and  grace  divine! 
V^   Come,  Jesus,  in  thy  name  to  join, 

A  happy  chosen  band; 
Who  fain  would  prove  thine  utmost  will, 
And  all  thy  righteous  laws  fulfil, 

In  love's  benign  command. 

2  If  pure  essential  love  thou  art, 
Thy  nature  into  every  heart, 

Thy  loving  self  inspire: 
Bid  all  our  simple  souls  be  one, 
United  in  a  bond  unknown, 

Baptised  with  heavenly  fire. 

3  Still  may  we  to  our  centre  tend, 

To  spread  thy  praise  our  common  end, 

To  help  each  other  on; 
Companions  through  the  wilderness; 
To  share  a  moment's  pain,  and  seize 

An  everlasting  crown. 


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4  Jesus,  our  tendered  souls  prepare! 
Infuse  the  softest  social  care, 

The  warmest  charity; 
The  bowels  of  our  bleeding  Lamb, 
The  virtues  of  thy  wondrous  name, 

The  heart  that  was  in  thee. 

5  Supply  what  every  member  wants; 
To  lound  the  fellowship  of  saints, 

Thy  Spirit,  Lord,  supply; 
So  shall  we  all  thy  love  receive, 
Together  to  thy  glory  live, 

And  to  thy  glory  die. 

HYMN  421.    4  8s  &2  6s. 

1  /^V  SAVIOUR,  cast  a  gracious  smile! 
\J  Our  gloomy  guilt,  and  selfish  guile, 

And  shy  distrust  remove; 
The  true  simplicity  impart, 
To  fashion  every  passive  heart, 

And  mould  it  into  love. 

2  Our  naked  hearts  to  thee  we  raise; 
Whate'er  obstructs  the  work  of  grace, 

For  ever  drive  it  hence: 
Exert  thy  all- subduing  power, 
And  each  regenerate  soul  restore 

To  child-like  innocence. 

3  Soon  as  in  thee  we  gain  a  part, 
Our  spirit  purged  from  nature's  art, 

Appears,  by  grace  forgiven; 
We  then  pursue  our  sole  design, 
To  lose  our  melting  will  in  thine, 

And  want  no  other  heaven. 

4  O  that  we  now  the  power  might  feel, 
To  do  on  earth  thy  blessed  will, 

As  angels  do  above! 


326  THE   CHURCH. 

In  thee,  the  life,  the  truth,  the  way, 
To  walk,  and  perfectly  obey 
Thy  sweet  constraining  love! 

5  Jesus  fulfil  our  one  desire, 

And  spread  the  spark  of  living  fire 

Through  every  hallowed  breast; 
Bless  with  divine  conformity, 
And  give  us  now  to  find  in  thee 

Our  everlasting  rest. 

HYMN  422.     4  8s  &  2  6s. 

1  /~10ME  on,  my  partners  in  distress, 

\J  My  comrades  through  the  wilderness, 

Who  still  your  bodies  feel: 
Awhile  forget  your  griefs  and  fears, 
And  look  beyond  this  vale  of  tears, 

To  that  celestial  hill. 

2  Beyond  the  bounds  of  time  and  space 
Look  forward  to  that  heavenly  place, 

The  saint's  secure  abode; 
On  faith's  strong  eagle-pinions  rise, 
And  force  your  passage  to  the  skies, 

And  scale  the  mount  of  God. 

3  Who  suffer  with  our  Master  here, 
We  shall  before  his  face  appear, 

And  by  his  side  sit  down; 
To  patient  faith  the  prize  is  sure; 
And  all  that  to  the  end  endure 

The  cross,  shall  wear  the  crown, 

4  Thrice  blessed  bliss-inspiring  hope! 
It  lifts  the  fainting  spirits  up; 

It  brings  to  life  the  dead: 
Our  conflicts  here  shall  soon  be  past, 
And  you  and  I  ascend  at  last, 

Triumphant  with  our  head. 


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5  That  great  mysterious  Deity, 
We  soon  with  open  face  shall  see; 

The  beatific  sight 
Shall  fill  the  heavenly  courts  with  praise, 
And  wide  diffuse  the  golden  blaze 

Of  everlasting  light. 

HYMN  423.     6  8s. 

1  TT7ATCHED  by  the  world's  malignant  eye, 

VV     Who  load  us  with  reproach  and  shame; 
As  servants  of  the  Lord  most  high, 
As  zealous  for  his  glorious  name, 
We  ought  in  all  his  paths  to  move, 
With  holy  fear  and  humble  love. 

2  That  wisdom,  Lord,  on  us  bestow, 

From  every  evil  to  depart; 
To  stop  the  mouth  of  every  foe, 

While,  upright  both  in  life  and  heart, 
The  proofs  of  godly  fear  we  give, 
And  show  them  how  the  christians  live! 


LOVE   FEAST. 

HYMN  424.     4  6s  &  2  8s. 

1  TOEHOLD,  how  good  a  thing, 
JLJ  It  is  to  dwell  in  peace! 
How  pleasing  to  our  King, 

This  fruit  of  righteousness! 
When  brethren  all  in  one  agree, 
Who  knows  the  joys  of  unity! 

2  When  all  are  sweetly  joined, 

(True  followers  of  the  Lamb,) 
The  same  in  heart  and  mind, 

And  think  and  speak  the  same; 
And  all  in  love  together  dwell; 
The  comfort  is  unspeakable. 


THE    CHURCH. 

3  Where  unity  takes  place, 

The  joys  of  heaven  we  prove; 
This  is  the  gospel  grace, 

The  unction  from  above, 
The  Spirit  on  all  believers  shed, 
Descending  swift  from  Christ  our  Head. 

4  Where  unity  is  found, 

The  sweet  anointing  grace 
Extends  to  all  around, 

And  consecrates  the  place: 
To  every  waiting  soul  he  comes, 
And  fills  it  with  divine  perfumes. 

5  Grace  every  morning  new, 

And  every  night,  we  feel; 
The  soft  refreshing  dew, 

That  falls  on  Hermon's  hill! 
On  Zion  it  doth  sweetly  fall; 
The  grace  of  one  descends  on  all. 

6  Even  now  our  Lord  doth  pour 

The  blessing  from  above, 
A  kindly  gracious  shower 

Of  heart  reviving  love; 
The  former  and  the  latter  rain, 
The  love  of  God  and  love  of  man. 

7  In  him,  when  brethren  join, 

And  follow  after  peace, 
The  fellowship  divine 

He  promises  to  bless, 
His  choicest  graces  to  bestow, 
When  two  or  three  are  met  below. 

8  The  riches  of  his  grace 

In  fellowship  are  given 
To  Zion's  chosen  race, 

The  citizens  of  heaven! 
He  fills  them  with  the  choicest  store, 
He  gives  them  life  for  evermore. 


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HYMN  425.     7s. 

1  "FEATHER,  at  thy  footstool  see 

J?    Those  who  now  are  one  in  thee: 
Draw  us  by  thy  grace  alone; 
Give,  O  give  us  to  thy  Son! 

2  Jesus,  friend  of  human  kind, 
Let  us  in  thy  name  be  joined; 
Each  to  each  unite  and  bless, 
Keep  us  still  in  perfect  peace! 

3  Heavenly,  all- alluring  Dove, 
Shed  thy  over-shadowing  love; 
Love  tlu  sealing  grace,  impart; 
Dwell  within  our  single  heart! 

4  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Be  to  us  what  Adam  lost; 
Let  us  in  thine  image  rise; 
Give  us  back  our  Paradise! 

HYMN  426.     7s. 

1  TESUS,  Lord,  we  look  to  thee: 
*J    Let  us  in  thy  name  agree; 
Show  thyself  the  Prince  cf  Peace; 
Bid  our  jars  for  ever  cease! 

2  By  thy  reconciling  love, 
Every  stumbling  block  remove; 
Each  to  each  unite,  endear; 
Come  and  spread  thy  banner  here! 

3  Make  us  of  one  heart  and  mind, 
Courteous,  pitiful,  and  kind; 
Lowly,  meek,  in  thought  and  word, 
Altogether  like  our  Lord! 

4  Let  us  for  each  other  care, 
Each  the  other's  burden  bear, 
To  thy  church  the  patttrn  give, 
Show  how  true  believers  live! 

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330  THE    CHURCH. 

5  Free  from  anger  and  from  pride, 
Let  us  thus  in  God  abide; 

All  the  depth  of  love  express, 
All  the  heights  of  holiness! 

6  Let  us  then  with  joy  remove 
To  the  family  above; 

On  the  wings  of  angels  fly; 
Show  how  true  believers  die! 


HYMN  427.     8  7s. 

1  T71ATHER,  Son,  and  Spirit,  hear 
_F     Faith's  effectual,  fervent  prayer; 
Hear,  and  our  petitions  seal; 

Let  us  now  the  answer  feel! 
Still  our  fellowship  increase; 
Knit  us  in  the  bonds  of  peace; 
Join  our  new-born  spirits,  join 
Each  to  each,  and  all  to  thine! 

2  Build  us  in  one  body  up, 
Called  in  one  high  calling's  hope: 
One  the  Spirit  whom  we  claim; 
One  the  pure  baptismal  flame; 
One  the  faith,  and  common  Lord; 
One  the  Father  lives  adored, 
Over,  through,  and  in  us  all 
God  incomprehensible. 

3  One  with  God,  the  source  of  bliss, 
Ground  of  our  communion  this : 
Life  of  all  that  live  below, 

Let  thine  emanations  flow; 
Rise  eternal  in  our  heart! 
Thou  our  long- sought  Eden  art: 
Father,  Son, "and  Holy  Ghost, 
Be  to  us  what  Adam  lost! 


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HYMN  428.     8  7s. 

1  ZITHER  ground  can  no  man  lay; 
\J  Jesus  takes  our  sins  away: 
Jesus  the  foundation  is; 

This  shall  stand,  and  only  this. 
Fitly  framed  in  him  we  are, 
All  the  building  rises  fair: 
Let  it  to  a  temple  rise, 
Worthy  him  who  fills  the  skies! 

2  Husband  of  thy  church  below, 
Christ,  if  thee  our  Lord  we  know, 
Unto  thee,  betrothed  in  love, 
Always  let  us  faithful  prove; 
Never  rob  thee  of  our  heart, 
Never  give  the  creature  part; 
Only  thou  possess  the  whole; 
Take  our  body,  spirit,  soul! 

3  Steadfast  let  us  cleave  to  thee: 
Love,  the  mystic  union  be; 
Union  to  the  world  unknown, 
Joined  to  God  in  Spirit  one: 

Wait  we  till  the  Spouse  shall  come, 
Till  the  Lamb  shall  take  us  home, 
For  his  heaven  the  Bride  prepare, 
Solemnize  our  nuptials  there. 

HYMN  429.    7s. 

1   /CHRIST,  our  Head,  gone  up  on  high, 
V7  Be  thou  in  thy  Spirit  nigh! 
Advocate  with  God,  give  ear 
To  thine  own  effectual  prayer! 
One  the  Father  is  with  thee: 
Knit  us  in  like  unity; 
Make  us,  O  uniting  Son, 
One,— as  Thou  and  He  are  one! 


332  THE    CHURCH. 

2  Still,  O  Lord,  (for  thine  we  are,) 
Still  to  us  his  name  declare: 
Thy  revealing  Spirit  give, 
Whom  the  world  cannot  receive! 
Fill  us  with  the  Father's  love; 
[Never  from  our  souls  remove: 
Dwell  in  us,  and  we  shall  be 
Thine  through  all  eternity! 

HYMN  430.     8  7s. 

1  f~\  OME,  and  let  us  sweetly  join, 
V^   Christ  to  praise  in  hymns  divine! 
Give  we  all,  with  one  accord, 
Glory  to  our  common  Lord: 
Hands,  and  hearts  and  voices  raise; 
Sing  as  in  the  ancient  days; 
Antedate  the  joys  above; 
Celebrate  the  feast  of  love. 

2  Strive  we,  in  affection  strive; 
Let  the  purer  flame  revive, 
Such  as  in  the  martyrs  glowed, 
Dying  champions  for  their  God: 
We,  like  them,  may  live  and  love; 
Called  we  are  their  joys  to  prove, 
Saved  with  them  from  future  wrath, 
Partners  of  like  precious  faith. 

3  Sing  we  then  in  Jesus'  name, 
Now  as  yesterday  the  same; 
One  in  every  time  and  place, 
Full  for  all  of  truth  and  grace: 
We  for  Christ,  our  Master,  stand, 
Lights  in  a  benighted  land: 

We  our  dying  Lord  confess; 
We  are  Jesus'  witnesses. 

4  Witnesses  that  Christ  hath  died. 
We  with  him  are  crucified: 


SOCIAL   WORSHIP.  333 

Christ  hath  burst  the  bands  of  death; 
We  his  quick'ning  Spirit  breathe: 
Christ  is  now  gone  up  on  high; 
Thither  all  our  wishes  fly: 
Sits  at  God's  right  hand  above; 
There  with  him  we  reign  in  love! 

HYMN  431.    8  7s. 

1  fl  OME,  thou  high  and  lofty  lord! 
V.^  Lowly,  meek,  incarnate  Word! 
Humbly  stoop  to  earth  again; 
Come  and  visit  abject  man; 

Jesus,  dear  expected  guest, 
Thou  art  bidden  to  the  feast; 
For  thyself  our  hearts  prepare; 
Come,  and  sit,  and  banquet  there! 

2  Jesus,  we  thy  promise  claim: 
We  are  met  in  thy  great  name; 
In  the  midst  do  thou  appear, 
Manifest  thy  presence  here! 
Sanctify  us,  Lord,  and  bless; 
Breathe  thy  Spirit,  give  thy  peace;. 
Thou  thyself  within  us  move, 
Make  our  feast  a  feast  of  love! 

3  Let  the  fruits  of  grace  abound: 
Let  an  Eden  rise  around; 
Faith,  and  love,  and  joy  increase, 
Temperance  and  gentleness; 
Plant  in  us  thy  humble  mind; 
Patient,  pitiful,  and  kind, 
Meek  and  lowly  let  us  be, 

Full  of  goodness,  full  of  thee! 

4  Make  us  all  in  thee  complete; 
Make  us  all  for  glory  meet, 
Meet  t'  appear  before  thy  sight, 
Partners  with  the  saints  in  light! 


334  THE   CHURCH. 

Call,  O  call  us  each,  by  name, 
To  the  marriage  of  the  Lamb; 
Let  us  lean  upon  thy  breast; 
Love   be  there  our  endless  feast! 

HYMN  432.     8  7s. 

1  T~  ET  us  join,  ('tis  God  commands,) 
J  _J  Let  us  join  our  hearts  and  hands; 
Help  to  gain  our  calling's  hope; 
Build  we  each  the  other  up: 

God  his  blessings  shall  dispense; 
God  shall  crown  his  ordinance; 
Meet  in  his  appointed  ways; 
Nourish  us  with  social  grace. 

2  Let  us  then  as  brethren  love, 
Faithfully  his  gifts  improve, 
Carry  on  the  earnest  strife, 
Walk  in  holiness  of  life; 
Still  forget  the  things  behind, 
Follow  Christ  in  heart  and  mind, 
Toward  the  mark  unwearied  press, 
Seize  the  crown  of  righteousness. 

3  Plead  we  thus  for  faith  alone, 
Faith  which  by  our  works  is  shown: 
God  it  is  who  justifies; 

Only  faith  the  grace  applies; — 
Active  faith  that  lives  within, 
Conquers  earth,  and  hell,  and  sin, 
Sanctifies,  and  makes  us  whole, 
Forms  the  Saviour  in  the  soul. 

4  Let  us  for  this  faith  contend; 
Sure  salvation  is  its  end, 
Heaven  already  is  begun, 
Everlasting  life  is  won. 
Only  let  us  persevere, 

Till  we  see  our  Lord  appear: 
Never  from  the  rock  remove, 
Saved  by  faith,  which  works  by  lore. 


SOCIAL    WORSHIP.  335 

HYMN  433.     8  7s. 

1  T)ARTNERS  of  a  glorious  hope, 
JL     Lift  your  hearts  and  voices  up, 
Jointly  let  us  rise  and  sing 

Christ  our  Prophet,  Priest  and  King: 
Monuments  of  Jesus'  grace, 
Speak  we  by  our  lives  his  praise; 
Walk  in  him  we  have  received: 
Show  we  not  in  vain  believed. 

2  While  we  walk  with  God  in  light, 
God  our  hearts  doth  still  unite; 
Dearest  fellowship  we  prove, 
Fellowship  in  Jesus'  love: 
Sweetly  each,  with  each  combined, 
In  the  bonds  of  duty  joined, 

Feels  the  cleansing  blood  applied, 
Daily  feels  that  Christ  hath  died. 

3  Still,  O  Lord,  our  faith  increase; 
Cleanse  from  all  unrighteousness; 
Thee,  th'  unholy  cannot  see: 
Make,  O  make  us  meet  for  thee! 
Every  vile  affection  kill; 

Root  out  every  seed  of  ill; 

Utterly  abolish  sin; 

Write  thy  law  of  love  within! 

4  Hence  may  all  our  actions  flow; 
Love  the  proof  that  Christ  we  know; 
Mutual  love  the  token  be, 

Lord,  that  we  belong  to  thee! 
Love,  thine  image,  love  impart! 
Stamp  it  on  our  face  and  heart! 
Only  love  to  us  be  given! 
Lord,  we  ask  no  other  heaven. 


S36  THE    CHURCH. 

HYMN  434.    C.  M. 

1  /~*\ OME  let  us  use  the  grace  divine, 
\^J   And  all  with  one  accord, 
In  a  perpetual  covenant  join, 

Ourselves  to  Christ  the  Lord. 

2  Give  up  ourselves  through  Jesus'  power 

His  name  to  glorify; 
And  promise  in  this  sacred  hour 
For  God  to  live  and  die. 

3  The  covenant  we  this  moment  make, 

Be  ever  kept  in  mind; 
We  will  no  more  our  God  forsake, 
Or  cast  his  words  behind. 

4  We  never  will  throw  off  his  fear, 

Who  hears  our  solemn  vow; 
And  if  thou  art  well  pleased  to  hear. 
Come  down  and  meet  us  now! 

5  Thee,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

Let  all  our  hearts  i-eceive; 

Present  with  the  celestial  host, 

The  peaceful  answer  give 

8  To  each  the  covenant  blood  apply, 
Which  takes  our  sins  away; 
And  register  our  names  on  high, 
And  keep  us  to  that  day. 

HYMN  435.     C.  M. 

1  f  |  \HE  glorious  universe  around, 

JL    The  heavens  with  their  train; 
Sun,  moon  and  stars,  are  firmly  bound. 
In  one  mysterious  chain. 

2  The  earth,  the  ocean,  and  the  sky, 

To  form  one  world  agree, 
Where  all  that  walk,  or  swim,  or  &y;„ 
Compose  one  family. 


SOCIAL    WORSHIP.  337 

3  God  iii  creation  thus  displays 

His  wisdom  and  his  might, 
While  all  his  works,  with  all  his  ways, 
Harmoniously  unite. 

4  In  one  fraternal  bond  of  love, 

One  fellowship  of  mind, 
The  saints  below  and  saints  above, 
Their  bliss  and  glory  find. 

5  Here,  in  their  house  of  pilgrimage, 

Thy  statutes  are  their  song; 
There,  through  one  bright,  eternal  age, 
Thy  praises  they  prolong. 

6  Lord,  may  our  union  form  a  part 

Of  that  thrice  happy  whole: 
Derive  its  pulse  from  thee  the  heart, 
Its  life  from  thee  the  soul. 


HYMN  436.     C.  M. 

IVER  of  concord,  Prince  of  peace, 
Meek,  lamb-like  Son  of  God, 
Bid  our  unruly  passions  cease, 
By  thy  atoning  blood. 


lG 


2  Rebuke  our  rage,  our  passions  chide, 

Our  stubborn  wills  control, 
Beat  down  our  wrath,  root  out  our  pride, 
And  calm  our  troubled  soul. 

3  Subdue  in  us  the  carnal  mind, 

Its  enmity  destroy; 
With  cords  of  love  our  spirits  bind, 
And  melt  us  into  joy. 

4  Us  into  closest  union  draw, 

And,  in  our  inward  parts, 
Let  kindness  sweetly  write  her  law, 
And  love  command  our  hearts. 


338  THE    CHURCH. 

5  Saviour,  look  down  with  pitying  eyes, 

Our  jarring  wills  control, 
Let  cordial,  kind  affections  rise, 
And  harmonize  the  soul. 

6  O  let  us  find  the  ancient  way 

Our  wondering  foes  to  move, 
And  force  the  heathen  world  to  say, 
'See  how  these  christians  love!' 

HYMN  437.     L.  M. 

1  TTNCHANGEABLE,  almighty  Lord, 
U    Our  souls  upon  thy  truth  we  stay; 

Accomplish  now  thy  faithful  word, 
And  give,  O  give  us  all  one  way! 

2  O  let  us  all  join  hand  in  hand, 

Who  seek  redemption  in  thy  blood; 
Fast  in  one  mind  and  spirit  stand, 
And  build  the  temple  of  our  God! 

3  Thou  only  canst  our  wills  control,] 

Our  wild  unruly  passions  bind; 
Tame  the  old  Adam  in  our  soul, 

And  make  us  of  one  heart  and  mind. 

4  Speak  but  the  reconciling  word, 

The  winds  shall  cease,  the  waves  subside; 
We  all  shall  praise  our  common  Lord, 
Our  Jesus  and  him  crucified. 

5  Giver  of  peace  and  unity, 

Send  down  thy  mild,  pacific  dove! 
We  all  shall  then  in  one  agree, 
And  breathe  the  spirit  of  thy  love. 

6  We  all  shall  think  and  speak  the  same 

Delightful  lesson  of  thy  grace; 
One  undivided  Christ  proclaim, 
And  jointly  glory  in  thy  praise. 


SOCIAL   WORSHIP.  339 

7  O  let  us  take  a  softer  mould, 

Blended  and  gathered  into  thee; 

Under  one  Shepherd  make  one  fold, 

Where  all  is  love  and  harmony! 

y  Regard  thine  own  eternal  prayer. 
And  send  a  peaceful  answer  down; 
To  us  thy  Father's  name  declare; 
Unite  and  perfect  us  in  one! 

9  So  shall  the  world  believe  aud  know, 
That  God  hath  sent  thee  from  above, 
When  thou  art  seen  in  us  below, 
And  every  soul  displays  thy  love. 

HYMN  438.     L.  M. 

1  TT'INDRED  in  Christ,  for  his  dear  sake, 
J\_  A  hearty  welcome  here  receive; 
May  we  together  now  partake 

The  joys  which  he  alone  can  give. 

2  May  he,  by  whose  kind  care  we  meet, 

Send  his  good  Spirit  from  above; 
Make  our  communications  sweet, 

And  cause  our  hearts  to  burn  with  love! 

3  Forgotten  be  each  worldly  theme, 

When  christians  meet  together  thus, 
We  only  wish  to  speak  of  him 

Who  lived,  and  died,  and  reigns  for  us. 

4  We'll  talk  of  all  he  did  and  said, 

And  suffered  for  us  here  below; 

The  path  he  marked  for  us  to  tread, 

And  what  he's  doing  for  us  now. 

5  Thus  as  the  moments  pass  away. 

We'll  love,  and  wonder,  and  adore; 
Then  hasten  on  the  glorious  day, 

When  we  shall  meet  to  part  no  more* 


340  THE    CHURCH. 

HYMN  439.    L.  M. 


*H 


APPY  the  souls  that  first  believed, 
To  Jesus  and  each  other  cleaved; 
Joined,  by  the  unction  from  above, 
In  mystic  fellowship  of  love. 


2  Meek,  simple  followers  of  the  Lamb, 

They  lived,  and  spake,  and  thought  the  same: 
They  joyfully  conspire  to  raise 
Their  ceaseless  sacrifice  of  praise. 

3  With  grace  abundantly  endued, 
A  pure,  believing  multitude! 
They  all  were  of  one  heart  and  soul, 
And  only  love  inspired  the  whole. 

4  O  what  an  age  of  golden  days! 
O  what  a  choice,  peculiar  race! 
Washed  in  the  Lamb's  all-cleansing  blood, 
Anointed  kings  and  priests  to  God! 

5  Where  shall  I  wander  now  to  find 
The  successors  they  left  behind? 
The  faithful,  whom  I  seek  in  vain, 
Are  'minished  from  the  sons  of  men. 

6  Ye  different  sects  who  all  declare, 
'Lo,  here  is  Christ!'  or  'Christ  is  there!' 
Your  stronger  proofs  divinely  give, 
And  show  me  where  the  christians  live. 

7  Your  claim,  alas!  ye  cannot  prove; 
Ye  want  the  genuine  mark  of  love: 
Thou  only,  Lord,  thine  own  canst  show; 
For  sure  thou  hast  a  church  below. 

8  The  gates  of  hell  cannot  prevail; 
The  church  on  earth  can  never  fail: 
Ah!  join  me  to  thy  secret  ones! 
Ah!  gather  all  thy  living  stones! 


SOCIAL   WORSHIP.  341 

9  Scattered  o'er  all  the  earth  they  lie, 
'Till  thou  collect  them  with  thine  eye; 
Draw  by  the  music  of  thy  name, 
And  charm  into  a  beauteous  frame. 

10  For  this  the  pleading  Spirit  groans, 
And  cries  in  all  thy  banished  ones; 
Greatest  of  gifts,  thy  love  impart, 
And  make  us  of  one  mind  and  heart. 

11  Join  every  soul  that  looks  to  thee, 
In  bonds  of  perfect  charity; 

Now,  Lord,  the  glorious  fullness  give, 
And  all  in  all  for  ever  live. 

PART   SECOXD. 

1  JESUS,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow, 
Great  builder  of  thy  church  below, 

If  now  thy  Spirit  moves  my  breast, 
Hear,  and  fulril  thine  own  request! 

2  The  few  that  truly  call  thee  Lord, 
And  wait  thy  sanctifying  word, 
And  thee  their  utmost  Saviour  own; 
Unite  and  perfect  them  in  one. 

3  O  let  them  all  thy  mind  express, 
Stand  forth  thy  chosen  witnesses; 
Thy  power  unto  salvation  show, 
And  perfect  holiness  below! 

4  In  them  let  all  mankind  behold, 
How  christians  lived  in  days  of  old; 
Mighty  their  envious  foes  to  move, 
A  proverb  of  reproach  and  love. 

5  Call  them  into  thy  wondrous  light, 
Worthy  to  walk  with  thee  in  white! 
Make  up  thy  jewels,  Lord,  and  show 
The  glorious,  spotless  church  below. 


342  THE    CHURCH. 

6  From  every  sinful  wrinkle  free, 
Redeemed  from  all  iniquity, 

The  fellowship  of  saints  make  known; 
And,  O,  my  God,  may  I  be  one! 

7  O  might  my  lot  be  cast  with  these; 
The  least  of  Jesus'  witnesses: 

O  that  my  Lord  would  count  me  meet 
To  wash  his  dear  disciples'  feet! 

8  This  only  thing  do  I  require: 

Thou  know'st  'tis  all  my  heart's  desire, 
Freely  what  I  receive  to  give, 
The  servant  of  thy  church  to  live: 

9  After  my  lowly  Lord  to  go, 
And  wait  upon  thy  saints  below: 
Enjoy  the  grace  to  angels  given, 
And  serve  the  royal  heirs  of  heaven. 

10  Lord,  if  I  now  thy  drawings  feel, 
And  ask  according  to  thy  will, 
Confirm  the  prayer,  the  seal  impart, 
And  speak  the  answer  to  my  heart. 

11  Tell  me,  or  thou  shalt  never  go, 
'Thy  prayer  is  heard;'  it  shall  be  so! 
The  word  hath  passed  thy  lips,  and  I, 
Shall  with  thy  people  live  and  die. 

HYMN  440.     6  8s. 

1  TT^ORGIVE  us  for  thy  mercy's  sake, 
_F     Our  multitude  of  sins  forgive! 
And  for  thy  own  possession  take, 

And  bid  us  to  thy  glory  live; 
Live  in  thy  sight,  and  gladly  prove 
Our  faith,  by  our  obedient  love! 


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2  The  covenant  of  forgiveness  seal, 

And  all  thy  mighty  wonders  show! 
Our  inbred  enemies  expel; 

And  conquering  them,  to  conquer  go; 
'Till  all  of  pride  and  wrath  be  slain, 
And  not  one  evil  thought  remain! 

3  O  put  it  in  our  inward  parts, 

The  living  law  of  perfect  love! 
Write  the  new  precept  in  our  hearts, 

We  shall  not  then  from  thee  remove; 
Who  in  thy  glorious  image  shine, 

Thy  people,  and  for  ever  thine. 

HYMN  441.     6  8s. 

1  TESUS,  to  thee  our  hearts  we  lift, 

fj     (May  all  our  hearts  with  love  o'erflow!) 
With  thanks  for  thy  continued  gift, — 

That  still  thy  precious  name  we  know, 
Retain  our  sense  of  sin  forgiven, 
And  wait  for  all  our  inward  heaven. 

2  What  mighty  troubles  hast  thou  shown 

Thy  feeble,  tempted  followers  here! 
We  have  through  fire  and  water  gone; 

But  saw  thee  on  the  floods  appear, 
But  felt  thee  present  in  the  flame, 
And  shouted  our  deliverer's  name. 

3  When  stronger  souls  their  faith  forsook, 

And  lulled  in  worldly,  hellish  peace, 
Leaped  desperate  from  their  guardian  rock, 

And  headlong  plunged  in  sin's  abyss, — 
Thy  strength  was  in  our  weakness  shown; 
And  still  it  guards  and  keeps  thine  own. 

4  All  are  not  lost,  or  wandered  back; 

All  have  not  left  thy  church,  and  thee: 
There  are  who  suffer  for  thy  sake, 
Enjoy  thy  glorious  infamy. 


344  THE    CHURCH. 

Esteem  the  scandal  of  the  cross, 
And  only  seek  divine  applause. 

5  Thou  who  hast  kept  us  to  this  hour, 
O  keep  us  faithful  to  the  end! 
When  robed  with  majesty  amd  power, 

Our  Jesus  shall  from  heaven  descend, 
His  friends  and  confessors  to  own, 
And  seat  us  on  his  glorious  throne. 

HYMN  442.     6  8s. 

1  TTOW  good  and  pleasant  'tis  to  see, 
JCX  When  brethren  cordially  agree, 

And  kindly  think  and  speak  the  same: 
A  family  of  faith  and  love, 
Combined  to  seek  the  things  above: 

And  spread  the  common  Saviour's  fame. 

2  The  God  of  grace,  who  all  invites, 
Who  in  our  unity  delights, 

Vouchsafes  our  intercourse  to  bless; 
Revives  us  with  refreshing  showers, 
The  fullness  of  his  blessing  pours, 

And  keeps  our  minds  in  perfect  peace. 

3  Jesus,  thou  precious  corner-stone, 
Preserve  inseparably  one, 

Whom  thou  didst  by  thy  Spirit  join: 
Still  let  us  in  thy  Spirit  live, 
And  to  thy  church  the  pattern  give 

Of  unanimity  divine! 

4  Still  let  us  to  each  other  cleave, 
And  from  thy  plenitude  receive 

Constant  supplies  of  hallowing  grace; 
'Till  to  a  perfect  man  we  rise, 
O'ertake  our  kindred  in  the  skies, 

And  find  prepared  our  heavenly  place. 


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HYMN  443.     6  Ss. 

1    TESUS,  with  kindest  pity  see, 
«J    The  souls  that  would  be  one  in  thee! 
If  now  accepted  in  thy  sight, 
Thou  dost  our  upright  hearts  unite, 
Allow  us  even  on  earth  to  prove 
The  noblest  joys  of  heavenly  love! 

"2  Before  thy  glorious  eyes  we  spread 
The  wish  which  doth  from  thee  proceed: 
Our  love,  from  earthly  dross  refine; 
Holy,  angelical,  divine, 
Thee,  its  great  author,  let  it  show, 
And  back  to  the  pure  fountain  flow. 

3  A  drop  of  that  unbounded  sea, 
O  Lord  resorb  it  into  thee! 

While  all  our  souls,  with  restless  strife, 
Spring  up  into  eternal  life: 
And  lost  in  endless  raptures  prove 
Thy  whole  immensity  of  love. 

4  A  spark  of  that  ethereal  fire, 
Still  let  it  to  its  source  aspire: 
To  thee  in  every  wish  return, 
Intensely  for  thy  glory  burn: 
While  all  our  souls  fly  up  to  thee, 
And  blaze  through  all  eternity. 

THE     ORDINANCES. 


INFANT. 

HYMN  444.    S.  M. 

1    /""I  REAT  God,  now  condescend 
VJT  To  bless  our  rising  race; 
Soon  may  their  willing  spirits  bend 
To  thy  victorious  grace. 
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346  THE    CHURCH. 

2  Oh  what  a  pure  delight, 

Their  happiness  to  see! 
Our  warmest  wishes  all  unite 
To  lead  their  souls  to  thee. 

3  Now  bless,  thou  God  of  love, 

This  holy  rite  divine; 
Send  thy  good  Spirit  from  above, 
And  make  our  children  thine. 

HYMN  445.    7s. 

1  T  ORD  of  all,  with  pure  intent, 

1  J  From  their  tenderest  infancy, 
In  thy  temple  we  present 

Whom  we  first  received  from  thee; 
Through  thy  well-beloved  Son, 
Ours  acknowledge  for  thine  own. 

2  Sealed  with  the  baptismal  seal, 

Purchased  by  the  atoning  blood, 
Jesus,  in  our  children  dwell, 

Make  their  heart  the  house  of  God; 
Fill  thy  consecrated  shrine 
Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  divine. 


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HYMN  446.     C.  M. 

EE  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand 
With  all-engaging  charms: 
Hark  how  he  calls  the  tender  lambs, 
And  folds  them  in  his  arms! 

2  'Permit  them  to  approach,'  he  cries, 

'Nor  scorn  their  humble  name: 
'For  'twas  to  bless  such  souls  as  these, 
The  Lord  of  angels  came.' 

3  We  bring  them,  Lord,  in  thankful  hands, 

And  yield  them  up  to  thee; 
Joyful  that  we  ourselves  are  thine, 
Thine  let  our  offspring  be. 


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HYMN  447.    C.  M. 

1  TTOW  large  the  promise,  how  divine, 
JUL  To  Abram  and  his  seed! 

'I  am  a  God  to  thee  and  thine, 
Supplying  all  their  need.' 

2  The  words  of  his  extensive  love 

From  age  to  age  endure; 
The  angel  of  the  covenant  proves 
And  seals  the  blessing  sure. 

3  Jesus  the  ancient  faith  confirms, 

To  our  great  father  given; 
He  takes  our  children  to  his  arms, 
And  calls  them  heirs  of  heaven. 

4  0  God,  how  faithful  are  thy  ways! 

Thy  love  endures  the  same; 

Nor  from  the  promise  of  thy  grace 

Blots  out  our  children's  name. 

HYMN  44S.     C.  M. 

1  T>EHOLD,  what  condescending  love, 
_D  Jesus  on  earth  displays! 

To  babes  and  sucklings  he  extends 
The  riches  of  his  grace. 

2  He  still  the  ancient  promise  keeps, 

To  our  forefathers  given; 
Young  children  in  his  arms  he  takes, 
And  calls  them  heirs  of  heaven. 

3  Forbid  them  not,  whom  Jesus  calls, 

Nor  dare  the  claim  resist, 
Since  his  own  lips  to  us  declare 
Of  such  will  heaven  consist. 

4  With  flowing  tears,  and  thankful  hearts, 

We  give  them  up  to  thee; 
Receive  them,  Lord,  into  thine  arms; 
Thine  may  they  ever  be. 


548  THE  CHURCH. 


HYMN  449.    6  8s. 


1  /~1  OD  of  eternal  truth  ami  love, 

VJT  Vouchsafe  the  promised  aid  we  claim, 
Thine  own  great  ordinance  approve, 
The  child  baptized  into  thy  name, 
Partaker  of  thy  nature  make, 
And  give  him  all  thine  image  back. 

2  Father,  if  such  thy  sovereign  will, 

If  Jesus  did  the  rite  enjoin, 
Annex  thy  hallowing  Spirit's  seal, 

And  let  the  grace  attend  the  sign; 
The  seed  cf  endless  life  impart, 
Take  for  thine  own  this  infant's  heart. 

3  Answer  on  him  thy  wisdom's  end, 

In  present  and  eternal  good; 
Whate'er  thou  didst  for  man  intend, 

Whate'er  thou  hast  on  man  bestowed, 
Now  to  this  favoured  child  be  given, 
Pardon,  and  holiness,  and  heaven. 

4  In  presence  of  thy  heavenly  host, 

Thyself  we  faithfully  require: 
Come  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost: 

By  blood,  by  water,  and  by  fire, 
And  fill  up  all  thy  human  shrine, 
And  seal  our  souls  for  ever  thine. 


ADULT. 

HYMN  450.    S.  M. 

1  "jV/TY  Saviour's  pierced  side 
ItJL  Poured  out  a  double  flood: 
By  water  we  are  purified, 
And  pardoned  by  his  blood. 


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2  Called  from  above,  I  rise 

And  wash  away  my  sin; 
The  stream  to  which  my  spirit  flies 
Can  make  the  foulest  elean. 

3  It  runs  divinely  clear, 

A  fountain  deep  and  wide; 
'Twas  open'd  by  the  soldier's  spear 
In  my  Redeemer's  side! 

HYMN  451.    C.  M. 

1  /^  ELESTIAL  Dove,  descend  from  high, 
\J  And  on  the  water  brood: 
Come  with  thy  quick'ning  power  apply 
The  water  and  the  blood. 

"2  I  love  the  Lord,  that  stoops  so  low 
To  give  his  word  a  seal; 
But  the  rich  grace  his  hands  bestow 
Exceeds  the  figure  still. 

3  Almighty  God,  for  thee  we  call, 
And  our  request  renew; 
Accept  in  Christ,  and  bless  withal, 
The  work  we  have  to  do. 

HYNM  452.    C.  M. 

1  A  TTEND,  ye  children  of  your  God, 
IX  Ye  heirs  of  glory,  hear; 

For  acceuts,  so  divine  as  these, 
Might  charm  the  dullest  ear. 

2  Baptized  into  your  Saviour's  death, 

Your  souls  to  sin  must  die; 
With  Christ,  your  Lord,  ye  live  anew, 
With  Christ  ascend  on  high. 

3  There,  by  his  Father's  side  he  sits 

Enthroned,  divinely  fair; 
Yet  owns  himself  your  brother  still. 
And  your  fore-runner  there. 


350  THE   CHURCH. 

4  Rise  from  these  earthly  trifles,  rise 
On  wings  of  faith  and  love; 
Above,  your  choicest  treasure  lies, 
And  be  your  hearts  above. 


HYMN  453.    L.  M. 

1  ^lOME,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 
VV  Honor  the  means  ordained  by  thee, 
Make  good  our  apostolic  boast. 

And  own  thy  glorious  ministry. 

2  We  now  thy  promised  presence  claim, 

Sent  to  disciple  a!I  mankind, 
Sent  to  baptize  into  thy  name, 

We  now  thy  promised  presence  find. 

3  Father,  in  these  reveal  thy  Son, 

In  these,  for  whom  we  seek  thy  face, 
The  hidden  mystery  make  known, 
The  inward,  pure,  baptizing  grace. 

4  Jesus,  with  us  thou  always  art, 

Effectuate  now  the  sacred  sign, 
The  gift  unspi  akable  impart, 
And  biess  the  ordinance  divine. 

5  Eternal  Spirit!  descend  from  high, 

Baptizer  of  our  spirits  thou! 
The  sacramental  seal  apply, 

And  witness  with  the  water  now. 

6  Oh!  that  the  souls  baptized  herein, 

May  now  thy  truth  and  mercy  feel: 
May  rise,  and  wash  away  their  sin! 
Come,  Holy  Ghost,  their  pardon  s=al 


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lord's  SUPPER. 

HYMN  454.    S.  M. 

1  T  ET  all  who  truly  bear 

JLJ  The  bleeding  Saviour's  name, 
Their  faithful  hearts  with  us  prepare, 
And  eat  the  Paschal  Lamb. 

•2  This  eucharistic  feast, 

Our  every  want  supplies, 
And  still  we  by  his  d'  ath  are  blest, 
And  share  Ins  sacrifice. 

3  Who  thus  our  faith  employ 

His  sufferings  to  record, 
E'en  now  we  mournfully  enjoy 
Communion  with  our  Lord. 

4  We  too,  with  him  are  dead, 

And  shall  with  him  arise; 
The  cross  on  which  he  bows  his  head 
Shall  lift  us  to  the  skies. 

HYMN  455.    S.  M. 

1  f^  OME  all  who  truly  bear 

\J  The  name  of  Christ  your  Lord, 
His  last  mysterious  supper  share, 

And  keep  his  kindest  word; 
Hereby  your  faith  approve 

In  Jesus  crucified: 
'In  memory  of  my  dying  love, 

Do  this,' — he  said, — and  died. 

2  The  badge  and  token  this, 

The  sure  confirming  seal, 
That  he  is  ours,  and  we  are  his, 
The  servants  of  his  will: 


252  THE    CHURCH. 

The  dear  peculiar  ones, 
The  purchase  of  his  blood: 

His  blood  which  once  for  all  atones, 
And  brings  us  now  to  God. 

3  Then  let  us  still  profess 

Our  Master's  honored  name; 
Stand  forth  his  faithful  witnesses, 

True  followers  of  the  Lamb; 
In  proof  that  such  we  are, 

His  saying  we  receive, 
And  thus  to  all  mankind  declare 

We  do  in  Christ  believe. 

HYMN  456.     7s  6s  &  1  S. 

1  T  A  MB  of  God,  whose  dying  love, 
JLj  We  now  recall  to  mind, 

Send  the  answer  from  above, 

And  let  us  mercy  find; 
Think  on  us,  who  think  on  thee, 

And  every  struggling  soul  release! 
O  remember  Calvary, 

Aud  bid  us  go  in  peace' 

2  By  thine  agonizing  pain, 

And  bloody  sweat  we  pray, 
By  thy  dying  love  to  man, 

Take  all  our  sins  away: 
Burst  our  bonds  and  set  us  free, 

From  all  iniquity  release: 
O  remember  Calvary, 

And  bid  us  go  in  peace. 

3  Let  thy  blood  by  faith  applied, 

The  sinner's  pardon  seal, 
Speak  us  freely  justified, 

And  all  our  sickness  heal: 
By  thy  passion  on  the  tree, 

Let  all  our  griefs  and  troubles  cease; 
O  remember  Calvary, 

And  bid  us  go  in  peace! 


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4  Never  will  we  hence  depart, 

'Till  thou  our  wants  relieve: 
Write  forgiveness  on  our  heart, 

And  all  thine  image  give: 
Still  our  souls  shall  cry  to  thee, 

'Till  perfected  in  holiness, 
O  remember  Calvary, 

And  bid  us  go  in  peace! 


HYMN  457.    C.  M. 

A] 

_ri_  Who  once  at  distance  stood? 

Did  Jesus,  to  effect  this  change, 

Pour  out  his  precious  blood? 

2  Oh  for  a  song  of  ardent  praise, 

To  bear  our  souls  above! 
What  should  allay  our  lively  hope, 
Or  damp  our  flaming  love! 

3  Then  let  us  join  the  heavenly  choirs, 

To  praise  our  glorious  King! 
And  may  that  love  which  spread  this  feast 
Inspire  us  while  we  sing! 


I 


HYMN  458.    C.  M. 

F  human  kindness  meets  return, 
And  owns  the  grateful  tie; 
If  tender  thoughts  within  us  burn, 
To  feel  a  friend  is  nijrh, — 


2  Oh!  shall  not  warmer  accents  tell 
The  gratitude  we  owe 
To  him  who  died,  our  fears  to  quell, 
And  save  from  death  and  wo? 


354  THE   CHUBCH. 

3  While  yet  in  anguish  he  surveyed 

Those  pangs  he  would  not  flee, 
What  love  his  latest  words  displayed — 

0  'Meet  and  remember  me!' 

4  Remember  thee! — thy  death,  thy  shame— 

Our  sinful  hearts  to  share! 
O  memory!  leave  no  other  name 
But  his  recorded  there! 

HYMN  459.    C.  M. 

1  r  j^HE  Kins;  of  heaven  his  table  spreads, 

A    And  blessings  crown  the  board; 
Not  paradise,  with  all  its  joys, 
Could  such  delight  afford. 

2  Pardon  and  peace  to  dying  men, 

And  endless  life  are  given; 
Through  the  rich  blocd  that  Jesus  shed 
To  raise  our  souls  to  heaven. 

3  Millions  of  souls  in  glory  now, 

Were  fed  and  feasted  here; 
And  millions  more,  still  en  the  way, 
Around  the  board  appear. 

4  Yet  are  his  house  and  heart  so  large, 

That  millions  more  may  come; 
Nor  could  the  wide  o'erspreading  world, 
O'ernil  the  spacious  room. 

5  All  things  are  ready,  come  away, 

Nor  weak  excuses  frame; 
Crowd  to  your  places  at  the  feast, 
And  bless  the  Founder's  name. 

HYMN  460.    Ss  &  7s. 

1   r\  OME,  thou  everlasting  Spirit, 
KJ  Bring  to  every  thankful  mind, 
All  the  Saviour's  dying  merit, 
All  his  Bufferings  for  mankind: 


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True  recorder  of  his  passion, 

Now  the  living  lire  impart, 
Now  reveal  his  great  salvation, 

Preach  his  gospel  to  our  heart. 

2  Come,  thou  "Witness  of  his  dying; 

Come,  Remembrancer  divine! 
Let  us  feel  thy  power,  applying 

Christ  to  every  soul — and  mine! 
Let  us  groan  thine  inward  groaning, 

Look  on  him  we  pierced  and  grieve, 
All  receive  the  grace  atoning, 

All  the  sprinkled  blood  receive. 

HYMN  461.     L.  M. 

1  jrpWAS  on  that  dark  and  doleful  night, 

JL     When  powers  of  earth  and  hell  arosa 
Against  the  Son  of  God's  delight, 
And  friends  betrayed  him  to  his  foes. 

2  Before  the  mournful  scene  began, 

He  took  the  bread,  and  blessjd,  and  brake, 
What  love  through  all  his  actions  ran' 
What  wondrous  words  of  grace  he  spake! 

3  'This  is  my  body,  broke  for  sin, 

Receive  and  eat  the  living  food;' 
Then  took  the  cup,  and  blessed  the  wine; 
'  'Tis  the  new  covenant  in  my  blood.' 

4  'Do  this,'  he  cried,  'till  time  shall  end 

Meet  at  my  table,  and  record, 
In  memory  of  your  dyiug  Friend, 
The  love  of  your  departed  Lord.' 

5  Jesus,  thy  feast  we  celebrate, 

We  show  thy  death,  we  sing  thy  name, 
'Till  thou  return,  and  we  shall  eat 
The  marriage  supper  of  the  Lamb. 


356  THE   CHURCH. 

HYMN  462.    L.  M. 

1  i  T  thy  command,  our  dearest  Lord, 
xV  Here  we  attend  thy  dying  feast; 
Thy  love  has  spread  the  sacred  board, 

To  feed  the  faith  of  every  guest. 

2  Our  faith  adores  thy  bleeding  love, 

And  trusts  for  life  in  one  that  died; 
We  hope  for  heavenly  crowns  above, 
From  a  Redeemer  crucified. 

3  Let  the  vain  world  pronounce  it  shame, 

And  fling  their  scandals  on  thy  cause; 
We  come  to  boast  our  Saviour's  name, 
And  make  our  triumphs  in  his  cross. 

4  With  joy  we  tell  the  scoffing  age, 

He  that  was  dead  hath  left  his  tomb; 
He  lives  above  their  utmost  rage, 
And  we  are  waiting  till  he  come. 

HYMN  463.    L.  M. 

1  npO  Jesus,  our  exalted  Lord, 

A    That  name  in  heaven  and  earth  adored. 
Fain  would  our  hearts  and  voices  raise 
A  cheerful  song  of  sacred  praise. 

2  But  all  the  notes  which  mortals  know, 
Are  weak,  and  languishing  and  low; 
Far,  far  above  our  humble  songs, 
The  theme  demands  immortal  tongues. 

3  Yet  whilst  around  his  board  we  meet, 
And  worship  at  his  sacred  feet, 

O  let  our  warm  affections  move, 
In  glad  returns  of  grateful  love. 

4  Yes,  Lord,  we  love  and  we  adore, 
But  long  to  know  and  love  thee  more; 
And,  whilst  we  taste  the  bread  and  wine, 
Desire  to  feed  on  joys  divine. 


ADMISSION   TO   MEMBERSHIP.  357 

5  Let  faith  our  feeble  senses  aid, 

To  see  thy  wondrous  love  displayed; 
Thy  broken  flesh,  thy  bleeding  veins, 
Thy  dreadful,  agonizing  pains. 

6  Let  humble,  penitential  wo, 

With  painful,  pleasing  anguish  flow; 
And  thy  forgiving  love  impart 
Life,  hope,  and  joy,  to  every  heart. 


ADMISSION     TO     MEMBERSHIP. 


APPLICATION. 

HYMN  464.      7s. 

1  T>EOPLE  of  the  living  God, 

_L     I  have  sought  the  world  around, 
Paths  of  sin  and  sorrow  trod, 

Peace  and  comfort  no  where  found . 

2  Now  to  you  my  spirit  turns, 

Turns  a  fugitive  unblest; 
Brethren,  where  your  altar  burns, 
O,  receive  me  into  rest! 

3  Lonely  I  no  longer  roam, 

Like  the  cloud,  the  wind,  the  wave, 
Where  you  dwell  shall  be  my  home, 
Where  you  die  shall  be  my  grave. 

4  Mine  the  God  whom  you  adore; 

Your  Redeemer  shall  be  mine; 
Earth  can  fill  my  soul  no  more, 
Every  idol  I  resign. 

5  Tell  me  not  of  gain  or  loss, 

Ease,  enjoyment,  pomp  and  power — 
Welcome  poverty  and  cross, 
Shame,  reproach,  affliction's  hour; 


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6  'Follow  me;' — I  know  thy  voice; 
Jesus,  Lord,  thy  steps  I  see; 
Now  I  take  thy  yoke  by  choice. 
Light  thy  burden  now  to  me. 

HYMN  465.     C.  M. 

1  '^7'^  men  an(*  angels,  witness  now, 

A     Before  the  Lord  we  speak; 

To  him  we  make  our  solemn  vow, 

A  vow  we  dare  not  break, — 

2  That  long  as  life  itself  shall  last, 

Ourselves  to  Christ  we  yield; 
Nor  from  his  cause  will  we  depart, 
Or  ever  quit  the  field. 

3  We  trust  not  in  our  native  strength, 

But  on  his  grace  rely; 
May  he,  with  our  returning  wants, 
All  needfid  aid  supply. 

4  Lord,  guide  our  doubtful  feet  aright, 

And  keep  us  in  thy  ways; 
And  while  we  turn  our  vows  to  prayers, 
Turn  thou  our  prayers  to  praise. 


HYMN  466.     C.  M. 

AIL,  Church  of  Christ,  bought  with  his 
blood, 

The  world  I  freely  leave; 

Ye  children  of  the  living  God, 

Me  in  your  tents  receive. 


JH 


2  Bride  of  the  Lamb,  I'm  one  in  heart 
With  thee  through  boundless  grace; 
And  I  will  never  from  thee  part; 
This  bond  shall  never  cease. 


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3  Closely  I'll  follow  Christ  with  thee, 
I'll  go  thy  safest  road; 
Thy  people  shall  my  people  be, 
And  thine  shall  be  my  God. 

And  am  I,  Jesus,  one  of  those 

Who  in  thy  fold  have  place? 
Who  gathered  round  the  erected  cross, 

Enjoy  redeeming  grace? 

0  O  yes,  nor  would  I  change  my  lot 

For  all  this  world  can  give, 
By  grace  1: 11  keep  the  placz  I've  got, 
And  only  to  thee  cleave. 

HYMN  467.    L.  M. 

1  |^K  HAPPY  day,  that  fixed  my  choice 
U  On  thee,  my  Saviour  and  my  God! 
Well  may  this  glowing  heart  rejoice, 

And  tell  its  raptures  all  abroad. 

2  O  happy  bond,  that  seals  my  vows 

To  him  who  merits  all  my  love! 
Let  cheerful  anthems  fill  his  house, 
While  to  thfct  sacred  shrine  I  move. 

3  'Tis  done,  the  great  transaction's  done, 

I  am  the  Lord's,  and  he  is  mine; 
He  drew  me,  and  I  followed  on, 

Charmed  to  confess  the  voice  divine. 

4  Now  rest,  my  long-divided  heart; 

Fixed  on  this  blissful  centre,  rest; 
Nor  ever  from  thy  Lord  depart, 
With  him  of  every  good  possest. 

5  High  heaven,  that  heard  the  solemn  vow. 

That  vow  renewed,  shall  daily  hear, 
'Till  in  life's  latest  hour  1  bow, 
And  bless  in  death  a  bond  so  dear. 


360  THE   CHURCH. 

WELCOME. 

HYMN  468.    L.  M. 

1  /"I  OME  in,  thou  blessed  of  the  Lord, 
V7   Enter  in  Jesus'  precious  name; 
We  welcome  thee,  with  one  accord, 

And  trust  the  Saviour  does  the  same. 

2  Those  joys  which  earth  cannot  afford, 

We'll  seek  in  fellowship  to  prove; 
Joined  in  one  spirit  to  our  Lord, 
Together  bound  by  mutual  love. 

3  And  while  we  pass  this  vale  of  tears, 

We'll  make  our  joys  and  sorrows  known; 
We'll  share  each  other's  hopes  and  fears, 
And  count  a  brother's  cares  our  own. 

4  Once  more  our  welcome  we  repeat, 

Receive  assurance  of  our  love: 
Oh  may  we  all  together  meet 
Around  the  throne  of  God  above! 

HYMN  469.     L.  M. 

1  "ORETHREN  in  Christ,  and  well-beloved, 
_D  To  Jesus  and  his  servants  dear, 

Enter  and  show  yourselves  approved; 
Enter  and  find  that  God  is  here. 

2  Welcome  from  earth:  lo,  the  right  hand 

Of  fellowship  to  you  we  give! 
With  open  hearts  and  hands  we  stand, 
And  you  in  Jesus'  name  receive. 

3  Say,  are  your  hearts  resolved  as  ours? 

Then  let  them  burn  with  sacred  love: 
Then  let  them  taste  the  heavenly  powers, 
Partakers  of  the  joys  above. 


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4  Jesus  attend,  thyself  reveal! 

Are  we  not  met  in  thy  great  name? 
Thee  in  the  midst  we  wait  to  feel, 
We  wait  to  catch  the  spreading  flame. 

5  Thou  God  that  answerest  hy  fire, 

The  Spirit  of  burning  now  impart; 
And  let  the  flames  of  pure  desire 
Rise  from  the  altar  of  our  heart. 

6  Truly  our  fellowship  below 

With  thee  and  with  the  Father  is: 
In  thee  eternal  life  we  know, 
And  heaven's  unutterable  bliss. 

7  In  part  we  only  know  thee  here, 

But  wait  thy  coming  from  above: 

And  we  shall  then  behold  thee  near, 

And  we  shall  all  be  lost  in  love. 


HOUSES    OF    WORSHIP. 
FOUNDATION. 

HYMN  470.    7s  6s  &  1  S. 

1  npHOU  who  hast  in  Zion  laid 

X    The  true  foundation-stone, 
And  with  those  a  covenant  made, 

Who  build  on  that  alone: 
Hear  us,  Architect  divine! 

Great  builder  of  thy  church  below: 
Now  upon  thy  servants  shine, 

Who  seek  thy  praise  to  show. 

2  Earth  is  thine;  her  thousand  hills 

Thy  mighty  hand  sustains; 
Heaven  thy  awful  presence  tills; 
O'er  all  thy  dory  feigns; 
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362  THE  CHURCH. 

Yet  the  place  of  old  prepared, 
By  regal  David's  favored  Son, 

Thy  peculiar  blessing  shared, 
And  stood  thy  chosen  throne. 

3  We,  like  Jesse's  son,  would  raise 

A  temple  to  the  Lord; 
Sound  throughout  its  courts  his  praise, 

His  saving  name  record; 
Dedicate  a  house  to  him, 

Who,  once  in  mortal  weakness  shrined, 
Sorrowed,  suffered,  to  redeem, — 

To  rescue  all  mankind. 

4  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  send 

The  consecrating  fiaine; 
Now  in  majesty  descend, 

Inscribe  the  living  name; 
That  great  name  by  which  we  live, 

Now  write  on  this  accepted  stone; 
Us  into  thy  hands  receive, 

Our  temple  make  thy  throne. 

HYMN  471.     C.  JU. 

1  -THREAT  God!  who  laid  on  Zion's  mount 
\  JT  A  precious  corner-stone; 

More  powerful  than  the  gates  of  hell, 
And  sacred  as  thy  throne. 

2  Regard  us,  who  before  thee  spread 

Our  hands  in  solemn  prayer; 
For  by  thy  cloud  and  pillar  led, 
The  ark  hath  rested  here. 

3  The  patriarchs  and  prophets  proved, 

A  sure  foundation  given; 
The  martyrs  rested  there  unmoved, 
In  boliest  hope  of  heaven 


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4  That  rock  was  Christ — fore'cr  the  same, 

The  Lord,  our  righteousness: 
O  may  this  altar  bear  thy  name, 
And  thou  our  labor  bless. 

5  And  though  in  glorious  temple  high, 

Eternal  is  thy  throne; 
O  let  us  find  thy  footstool  nigh, 
And  prove  this  place  thine  own. 

HYMN  472.     L.  M. 

1  PTHHIS  stone  to  thee  in  faith  we  lay, 
X    We  build  the  temple,  Lord,  to  thee; 
Thine  eye  be  open  night  and  day 
To  guard  this  house  and  sanctuary. 

H  Here,  when  thy  people  seek  thy  face, 
And  dying  sinners  pray  to  live, 
Hear  thou  in  heaven,  thy  dwelling-place  5 
And  when  thou  hearest,  O  forgive! 

3  Here,  when  thy  messengers  proclaim 

The  blessed  gospel  of  thy  Son, 
Still  by  the  power  of  his  great  name 
Be  mighty  signs  and  wonders  done. 

4  When  children's  voices  raise  the  song, 

Hosanna!  to  their  heavenly  King, 
Let  heaven  with  earth  the  strain  prolong, 
Hosanna!  let  the  angels  sing. 

5  But  will  indeed  Jehovah  deign 

Here  to  abide  no  transient  guest? 
Here  will  the  world's  Redeemer  reign, 
And  here  the  Holy  Spirit  rest? 

6  That  glory  never  hence  depart! 

Yet  choose  not,  Lord,  this  house  alone; 
Thy  kingdom  come  to  every  heart, 
In  every  bosom  fix  thy  throne. 


364  THE   CHURCH. 


DEDICATION. 

HYMN  473.     4  6s  &  2  Ss. 


1  4T\  REAT  King  of  glory,  come 
^JT  And  with  thy  favor  crown 
This  temple  as  thy  home, 

This  people  as  thine  own: 
Beneath  this  roof,  oh!  deign  to  show 
How  God  can  dwell  with  men  below. 

2  Here  may  thine  ears  attend 

Our  interceding  cries, 
And  grateful  praise  ascend, 

Like  incense,  to  the  skies: 
Here  may  thy  word  melodious  sound, 
And  spread  celestial  joys  around. 

3  Here  may  the  listening  throng 

Imbibe  thy  truth  and  love; 
Here  christians  join  the  song 

Of  seraphim  above: 
And  all  who  humbly  seek  thy  face; 
Rejoice  in  thy  abounding  grace. 

4  Here  may  our  unborn  sons 

And  daughters  sound  thy  praise, 
And  shine  like  polished  stones,    . 

Through  long  succeeding  days: 
Here  Lord,  display  thy  saving  power. 
While  temples  stand,  and  men  adore. 

HYMN  474.      7s. 

1  T  ORD  of  Hosts,  to  thee  we  raise 

I  A  Here  a  house  of  prayer  and  praise; 
Thou  thy  people's  hearts  prepare 
Here  to  meet  for  praise  and  prayer. 

2  Let  the  living  here  be  fed 

With  thy  word,  the  heavenly  bread: 
Here,  in  hope  of  glory  blest, 
May  the  dead  be  laid  to  rest. 


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3  Here  to  thee  a  temple  stand, 
While  the  sea  shall  gird  the  land; 
Here  reveal  thy  mercy  sure, 
While  the  sua  and  moon  endure. 

4  Hallelujah! — earth  and  sky, 
To  the  joyful  sound  reply; 
Hallelujah! — hence  ascend 

Prayer  and  praise  till  time  shall  end. 

HYMN  475.    CM. 

1  /~\  LORD,  cur  languid  souls  inspire, 
V/  For  here  we  trust  thou  art! 
Kindle  a  flame  of  heavenly  fire 

In  every  waiting  heart. 

2  Show  us  some  tokens  of  thy  love. 

Our  fainting  hope  to  raise; 
And  pour  thy  blessings  from  above, 
That  we  may  render  praise. 

3  Within  these  walls  let  holy  praise, 

And  love  and  concord  dwell: 
Here  give  the  troubled  conscience  ease, 
The  wounded  spirit  heal. 

4  The  feeling  heart,  the  melting  eye, 

The  humble  mind  bestow, 

And  shine  upon  us  from  on  high, 

To  make  our  graces  grow. 

5  May  we  in  faith  receive  thy  word, 

In  faith  present  our  prayers, 
Arid  in  the  presence  of*  our  Lord, 
Unbosom  all  our  cares. 

6  And  may  the  gospel's  joyful  sound. 

Enforced  by  mighty  grace, 
Awaken  sinners  all  around 
To  come  and  fill  the  place. 


366  THE   CHURCH. 

HYMN  476.    L.  M. 

1  T3EH0LD  thy  temple,  God  of  grace, 

_D  The  house  that  we  have  reared  for  thee, 
Regard  it  as  thy  resting  place, 
And  fill  it  with  thy  majesty. 

2  With  outstretched  hands,  on  thee  we  call, 

Prostrate  before  thy  throne  we  bow; 
O  let  the  cloud  of  glory  fall 

On  all  thy  waiting  servants  now. 

3  Now  by  thy  presence  sanctify 

This  earthly  sanctuary,  Lord; 
And  to  its  courts  be  ever  nigh, 
And  here  thy  hallowed  name  record. 

4  When  from  its  altar  shall  arise 

Joint  supplication  to  thy  name, 
Deign  to  accept  the  sacrifice, 

Thyself  our  answering  God  proclaim. 

5  And  when  from  hence  the  voice  of  praise 

Shall  lift  its  triumphs  to  thy  throne, 
Show  thy  acceptance  of  our  lays, 
By  making  all  thy  glory  known. 

6  When  here  thy  ministers  shall  stand, 

To  speak  what  thou  shalt  bid  them  say, 
Maintain  thy  cause  with  thine  own  hand, 
And  give  thy  truth  a  winning  way. 

7  Now,  therefore,  O  our  God,  arise, 

In  this  thy  resting  place  appear, 
And  let  thy  people's  longing  eyes 
Behold  thee  fix  thy  dwelling  here! 

HYMN  477.    L.  M. 

1     A  ND  will  the  great  eternal  God 
J\.  On  earth  establish  his  abode? 
And  will  he  from  his  radiant  throne 
Regard  our  temples  as  his  own? 


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2  We  bring  the  tribute  of  our  praise; 
And  sing  that  condescending  grace 
Which  to  our  notes  will  lend  an  ear, 
And  call  us  sinful  mortals  near. 

3  Our  Father's  watchful  care  we  bless, 
Which  guards  our  house  of  prayer  in  peace; 
That  no  tumultuous  foes  invade, 

To  fill  the  worshippers  with  dread. 

4  These  walls  we  to  thy  honor  raise: 
Long  may  they  echo  with  thy  praise; 
And  thou,  descending,  fill  the  place 
With  choicest  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

5  And  in  the  great  decisive  day, 
When  God  the  nations  shall  survey, 
May  it  before  the  world  appear, 
That  crowds  were  born  to  glory  here! 


TIMES     OF     DECLENSION. 

"HYMN  478.     7s. 

1    T  ORD,  before  thy  throne  we  bend; 
JLi  Now  to  thee  our  eyes  ascend: 
Servants,  to  our  Master  true, 
Lo!  we  yield  thee  homage  due: 
Children,  to  thy  throne  we  fly, 
Abba,  Father,  hear  our  cry! 

"2  Low  before  thee,  Lord,  we  bow, 
We  are  weak — but  mighty  thou: 
Sore  distressed,  yet  suppliant  still, 
Here  we  wait  thy  holy  will: 
Bound  to  earth  and  rooted  here, 
'Till  our  Saviour  God  appear. 

3  Leave  us  not  beneath  the  power 
Of  temptation's  darkest  hour: 


36S  THE    CHURCH. 

Swift  to  read  their  captive's  doom. 
See  our  foes  exulting  come! — 
Jesus,  Saviour,  yet  be  nigh, 
Lord  of  life  and  victory. 

HYMN  479.    Ss  7s  &  1  4. 

1  (T\N  the  mountain's  top  appearing, 
\J  Lo!  the  sacred  Herald  stands! 
Welcome  news  to  Zion  bearing, 

Zion  long  in  hostile  lands: 

Mourning  captive! 
God  himself  shall  loose  thy  bands. 

2  Lo!  thy  sun  is  risen  in  glory! 

God  himself  appears  thy  friend; 
All  thy  foes  shall  flee  before  thee; 
Here  their  boasted  triumphs  end: 

Great  deliverance 
Zion's  King  vouchsafes  to  send. 

S  Enemies  no  more  shall  trouble; 
All  thy  warfare  now  is  past; 
For  thy  shame  thou  shalt  have  double, 
Days  of  peace  are  come  at  last: 

All  thy  conflicts 
End  in  everlasting  rest. 

HYMN  4S0.    L.  M. 

1  f\  WHERE  is  now  that  glowing  love, 
\J  That  marked  our  union  with  the  Lord? 
Our  hearts  were  fixed  on  things  above, 

Nor  could  the  world  a  joy  afford. 

2  Where  is  the  zeal  that  led  us  then 

To  make  our  Saviour's  glory  known; 
That  freed  us  from  the  fear  of  men, 
And  kept  our  eye  on  him  alone? 


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3  Where  are  the  happy  seasons  spent 

In  fellowship  with  him  we  loved? 
The  sacred  joy,  the  sweet  content, 
The  blessedness  that  then  we  proved? 

4  Behold,  again  we  turn  to  thee, 

O  cast  us  not  away,  though  vile! 
No  peace  we  have,  no  joy  we  see, 
O  Lord  our  Gcd,  but  in  thy  smile. 

HYMN  4S1.     L.  M. 

1  f\  ISRAEL!  to  thy  tents  repair: 

U  Why  thus  secure  on  hostile  ground? 
Thy  Lord  commands  thee  to  beware; 
For  many  foes  thy  camp  surround. 

2  The  trumpet  gives  a  martial  strain; 

O  Israel!  gird  thee  for  the  fight: 
Arise,  the  combat  to  maintain; 
Arise,  and  put  thy  foes  to  flight. 

3  O!  sleep  not  thou  as  others  do; 

Awake,  be  vigilant,  be  brave: 
The  coward  and  the  sluggard  too, 
Must  wear  the  fetters  of  the  slave. 

4  A  nobler  lot  is  cast  for  thee; 

A  crown  awaits  thee  in  the  skies! 
With  such  a  hope,  shall  Israel  flee, 
And  yield  through  weariness,  the  prize? 

5  No!  let  a  careless  world  repose, 

And  slumber  on  through  life's  short  day, 
While  Israel  to  the  conflict  goes, 
And  bears  the  glorious  prize  away. 

HYMN  482.    L.  M. 

1  TTf  7"HY  on  the  bending  willows  hung, 

VV    Israel,  still  sleeps  thy  tuneful  string? — 
Still  mute  remains  thy  sullen  tongue, 
And  Zion's  song  denies  to  sing? 


370  THE   CHURCH. 

2  Awake! — thy  sweetest  raptures  raise; 

Let  harp  and  voice  unite  their  strains: 
Thy  promised  King  his  sceptre  sways; 
Jesus,  thine  own  Messiah,  reigns! 

3  No  taunting  foes  the  song  require: 

No  strangers  mock  thy  captive  chain: 
But  friends  provoke  the  silent  lyre, 
And  brethren  ask  the  holy  strain. 

4  Nor  fear  thy  Salem's  hills  to  wrong, 

If  other  lands  thy  triumph  share:. 
A  heavenly  city  claims  thy  song; 
A  brighter  Salem  rises  there. 

5  By  foreign  streams  no  longer  roam; 

Nor  weeping  think  of  Jordan's  flood: 
In  every  clime  behold  a  home, 
In  every  temple  see  thy  God. 

HYMN  4S3.     L.  M. 

1  rXIHUS  saith  the  Lord!  who  seek  the  Lamb, 

J.    Who  follow  after  righteousness; 
Look  to  the  rock  from  whence  ye  came, 
The  Father  of  the  faithful  race. 

2  Children  of  faithful  Abraham,  these 

Who  dare  expect  salvation  here; 
The  Lord  shall  give  them  gospel-peace, 
And  all  his  hopeless  mourners  cheer. 

3  Shall  soon  his  fallen  Zion  raise, 

Her  waste  and  desolate  places  build; 
Pour  out  the  Spirit  of  his  grace, 
And  make  her  wilds  a  fruitful  field. 

4  The  barren  souls  shall  be  restored; 

The  desert  all  renewed  shall  rise; 
Bloom  as  the  garden  of  the  Lord, 
A  fair  terrestrial  paradise. 


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5  Gladness  and  joy  shall  there  be  found, 

Thanksgiving,  and  the  voice  of  praise; 
The  voice  of  melody  shall  sound, 

And  every  heart  be  filled  with  grace. 

6  A  law  shall  soon  from  him  proceed, 

A  living,  life- infusing  word: 
The  truth  that  makes  you  free  indeed, 
The  eternal  Spirit  of  your  Lord. 

7  His  mercy  he  will  cause  to  rest, 

Where  all  may  see  their  sins  forgiven; 
May  rise,  no  more  by  guilt  opprest, 

And  bless  the  light  that  leads  to  heaven. 

HYMN  434.     L.  M. 

1  T  ORD,  in  these  dark  and  dismal  days, 

I  A  We  mourn  the  hidings  of  thy  face; 
Proud  enemies  our  path  surround, 
To  level  Zion  with  the  ground. 

2  Her  sons,  her  worship,  they  deride, 
And  hiss  thy  word  with  tongues  of  pride; 
And  cry,  to  mock  our  humble  prayer, 
'Where  is  your  God,  ye  christians,  where?' 

3  Errors,  and  sins,  and  follies  grow, 
Thy  saints  bow  down  in  deepest  wo; 
Their  love  decays,  their  zeal  is  o'er, 
And  thousands  walk  with  Christ  no  more. 

4  To  happier  days  our  bosoms  turn; 
Those  days  but  teach  us  how  to  mourn: 
The  God  who  bade  his  mercy  flow, 

In  wrath  withdraws  his  blessings  now. 

5  The  blessings  from  thy  truth  withdrawn; 
Its  quickening,  saving  influence  gone: 
Unwarned  unwakened,  sinners  hear, 
Nor  see  their  awful  danger  near. 


372  THE  CHURCH. 

6  Yet  still,  thy  name  is  ever  blest, 
On  thee  our  hope  shall  safely  rest: 
Zion  her  Saviour  soon  shall  see 
Arrayed  to  set  her  Israel  free. 

7  Then  shall  thy  saints  exult  and  sing 
The  matchless  glories  of  their  King; 
Nations  before  his  altar  bend, 

And  peace  from  realm  to  realm  extend. 

HYMN  4S5.    6  Ss. 

1  /~\  GOD  thy  righteousness  we  own: 
\Jr   Judgment  is  at  thy  house  begun! 
With  humble  awe  thy  rod  we  bear, 
And  guilty  in  thy  sight  appear; 

We  cannot  in  thy  judgment  stand, 
But  sink  beneath  thy  mighty  hand. 

2  Our  mouth  as  in  the  dust  we  lay, 
And  still  for  mercy,  mercy,  pray: 
Unworthy  to  heboid  thy  face, 
Unfaithful  stewards  of  thy  grace; 
Our  sin  and  wickedness  we  own, 
And  deeply  for  acceptance  groan. 

3  We  have  not,  Lord,  thy  gifts  improved, 
But  basely  from  thy  statutes  roved, 
And  done  thy  loving  Spirit  despite, 
And  sinned  against  the  clearest  light, 
Brought  back  thy  agonizing  pain, 

And  nailed  thee  to  thy  cross  again. 

4  Yet  do  not  drive  us  from  thy  face, 

A  stiff-necked  and  hard-hearted  race; 
But,  O!  in  tender  mercy  break 
The  iron  sinew  in  our  neck; 
The  softening  power  of  love  impart, 
And  melt  the  marble  of  our  heart. 


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TIMES     OF     REVIVAL. 

HYMN  486.    S.  M. 

1  npHE  day  is  drawing  nigh, 

A    Still  brighter  far  than  this, 
When  converts  like  a  cloud  shall  fly 
To  seek  the  realms  of  bliss. 

2  What  rapturous  scenes  of  joy- 

Shall  burst  upon  our  sight, 
When  sinners  up  to  Zion's  hill 
Like  doves  shall  speed  their  flight. 

3  Beneath  thy  balmy  wing, 

O  Sun  of  righteousness, 
These  happy  souls  shall  sit  and  sing 
The  wonders  of  thy  grace. 

HYMN  4S7.     5s  &  lis. 

1  A  LL  thanks  be  to  God 
J\.  Who  scatters  abroad, 
Throughout  every  place. 

By  the  least  of  his  servants,  his  save  r  of  grace! 

Who  the  victory  gave, 

The  praise  let  him  have, 

For  the  work  he  hath  done! 
All  honor  and  glory  to  Jesus  alone! 

2  Our  conquering  Lord 
Hath  prospered  his  word, 
Hath  made  it  prevail, 

And  mightily  shaken  the  kingdom  of  hell. 

His  arm  he  hath  bared, 

And  a  people  prepared 

His  glory  to  show, 
And  witness  the  power  of  his  passion  below. 


374  THE   CHURCH. 

3  He  hath  opened  the  door 
To  the  outcast  and  poor, 
And  rescued  from  sin, 

And  admitted  the  vilest  through  penitence  in. 
They  have  heard  the  glad  sound; 
They  have  liberty  found, 
Through  the  blood  of  the  Lamb, 

And  plentiful  pardon  in  Jesus'  name. 

4  And  shall  we  not  sing 
Our  Saviour  and  King? 
Thy  witnesses,  we 

With  rapture  ascribe  our  salvation  to  thee! 

Thou,  Jesus,  hast  blessed, 

And  believers  increased, 

Who  thankfully  own, 
We  arc  freely  forgiven  through  mercy  alone. 

5  His  Spirit  revives 
His  work  in  our  lives, 
His  wonders  of  grace, 

So  mightily  wrought  in  the  primitive  days. 

O  that  all  men  might  know 

His  tokens  below, 

Our  Saviour  confess, 
And  embrace  the  glad  tidings  of  pardon  and  peace' 

6  Thou  Saviour  of  all, 
Effectually  call 

The  sinners  that  stray; 
And  O,  let  a  nation  be  born  in  a  day! 

Thy  sign  let  them  see, 

And  flow  unto  thee 

For  the  oil  and  the  wine, — 
For  the  blissful  assurance  of  favor  divine! 

7  Our  heathenish  land, 
Beneath  thy  command 
In  mercy  receive; 

And  make  us  a  pattern  to.  all  that  believe! 


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Then,  then  let  it  spread, 
Thy  knowledge  and  dread, 
'Till  the  earth  is  o'erllowed, 
And  the  universe  rilled  with  the  glory  of  God! 


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HYMN  48S.     4  6s  &  2  S 
IOUR,  we  know  thou  art 


Now,  Lord,  in  ours  exert 

The  virtue  of  thy  name; 
And  daily,  through  thy  word,  increase 
Thy  hloud- besprinkled  witnesses. 

2  Thy  people  saved  below, 

From  every  sinful  stain, 
Shall  multiply  and  grow, 

If  thy  command  ordain: 
And  one  into  a  thousand  rise, 
And  spread  thy  praise  through  earth  and  skies. 

3  In  many  a  soul,  and  mine, 

Thou  hast  displayed  thy  power; 
But  to  thy  people  join 

Ten  thousand  thousand  more; 
Saved  from  the  guilt  and  strength  of  sin, 
In  life  and  .heart  entirely  clean. 

HYMN  4S9.  S  7s. 

1  QEE  how  great  a  flame  aspires, 
k3  Kindled  by  a  spark  of  graee! 
Jesus9  love  the  nations  fires, 

Sets  the  kingdoms  on  a  blaze. 

To  bring  Are  on  earth  he  came; 

Fi  tidied  in  some  hearts  it  is: 

O  that  all  might  catch  the  flame, 

All  partake  the  glorious  bliss' 


376  THE   CHURCH. 

2  When  he  first  the  work  begun, 

Small  and  feeble  was  his  day: 
Now  the  word  doth  swiftly  run, 

Now  it  wins  its  widening  way: 
More  and  more  it  spreads  and  grows, 

Ever  mighty  to  prevail; 
Sin's  strong  holds  it  now  o'erthrows, 

Shakes  the  trembling  gates  of  hell. 

3  Sons  of  God,  your  Saviour  praise! 

He  the  door  hath  opened  wide; 
He  hath  given  the  word  of  grace, 

Jesus'  word  is  glorified; 
Jesus,  mighty  to  redeem, 

He  alone  the  work  hath  wrought; 
Worthy  is  the  work  of  him, 

Him  who  spake  a  world  from  nought. 

4  Saw  ye  not  the  cloud  arise, 

Little  as  a  human  hand? 
Now  it  spreads  along  the  skies, 

Hangs  o'er  all  the  thirsty  land; 
Lo!  the  promise  of  a  shower 

Drops  already  from  above; 
But  the  Lord  will  shortly  pour 

All  the  Spirit  of  his  love! 


HYMN  490.     C.  M. 

1   /^H,  how  divine,  how  sweet  the  joy, 
\J  When  but  one  sinner  turns, 
And,  with  an  humble,  broken  heart, 
His  sins  and  errors  mourns! 


2  Pleased  with  the  news,  the  saints  below. 
In  songs  their  tongues  employ; 
Beyond  the  skies  the  tidings  go, 
And  heaven  is  filled  with  joy. 


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3  Well  pleased,  the  Father  sees  and  hears 

The  conscious  sinner's  moan, 

Jesus  receives  him  in  his  arms, 

And  claims  him  far  his  own. 

4  Nor  angels  can  their  joys  contaia, 

But  kindle  -with  new  lire; 
'The  sinner  lost  is  found,'  they  sing, 
And  strike  the  sounding  lyre. 

HYMN  491,     L.  M. 

1  T>  EJOICE,  for  Christ,  the  Saviour  reigns; 
XV  He  spreads  his  triumphs  all  abroad; 
And  sinners,  freed  from  endless  pains, 

Own  him  their  Saviour,  and  their  God. 

2  His  sons  and  daughters  from  afar, 

Daily  at  Zion's  gate  arrive: 
Those  who  were  dead  in  sin  before, 
By  saving  grace  are  made  alive. 

3  Oh,  may  his  conquests  still  increase, 

And  every  foe  his  power  subdue; 
While  angels  celebrate  his  praise, 
And  saints  his  growing  glories  show. 

4  Loud  hallelujahs  to  the  Lamb, 

From  all  below,  From  ail  above; 
In  lofty  songs  exalt  his  name; 
In  songs  as  lofty  as  his  love. 

HYMN  492.     L.  M. 

1  TTTHO  can  describe  the  joys  that  rise, 

W     Through  all  the  courts  of  paradise, 
To  see  a  prodigal  return. 
To  see  an  heir  of  glory  born? 

2  With  joy  the  Father  doth  approve 
The  fruit  of  his  eternal  love; 

The  Son  with  joy  looks  down  and  -sees 
The  purchase  of  his  agonies. 
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37S  THE    CHURCH. 

3  The  Spirit  lakes  delight  to  view 
The  holy  soul  he  formed  anew! 
And  saints  and  angels  join  to  sing 
The  growing  empire  of  their  King. 

HYMN  493.     L.  M. 

1  T   OOK  from  on  high,  great  God,  and  see 
J_J  Thy  saints  lamenting  after  thee; 
The  tokens  of  thy  presence  give, 

And  now  thy  gracious  work  revive. 

2  How  did  thy  ancient  people  mourn, 
And  wish  to  see  thy  kind  return! 
They  cried  to  thee  onMizpeh's  plain, 
'O  let  us  see  thy  face  again.' 

3'  We  join  our  humhlc  voice  with  theirs, 
Aud  offer  up  our  ardent  prayers; 
Lord  Avith  thy  smiles  thy  churches  bless, 
And  crown  thy  gospel  with  success. 

4  Thy  cheering  grace,  O  God,  impart, 
Bind  up  and  heal  the  broken  heart; 
Our  sins  subdue,  our  souls  restore, 
And  let  our  foes  prevail  no  more. 

5  Thy  presence  in  thy  house  afford, 
To  every  heart  apply  thy  word; 
That  sinners  may  their  danger  see, 
And  now  be°;in  to  live  with  thee. 


'H 


HYMN  494.     P.  M. 

ARK!  how  the  gospel  trumpet  sounds, 
Through  all  the  world  the  echo  bounds, 
And  Jesus,  by  redeeming  blood, 
Is  bringing  sinners  back  to  God, 
And  guides  them  safely  by  his  word 

To  endless  day. 


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2  Hail!  all-victorious,  conquering  Lord! 
Br  thou  by  all  thy  works  adored, 
Who  undertook  for  sinful  man, 

And  brought  salvation  through  thy  name, 
That  we  with  thee  may  ever  reign 
In  endless  day. 

3  Fight  on,  ye  conquering  souls,  fight  on, 
And  when  the  conquest  you  have  won, 
Then  palms  of  victory  you  shall  bear, 
And  in  his  kingdom  have  a  share, 
And  crowns  of  glory  ever  wear 

In  endless  day. 

4  There  we  shall  in  full  chorus  join, 
With  saints  and  angels  all  combine, 
To  sing  of  his  redeeming  love, 

When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move, 
And  this  shall  be  our  theme  above 
In  endless  day. 

HYMN  495.     6  Ss. 

1  rpHE  people  that  in  darkness  lay, 

A    The  confines  of  eternal  night, 
We;  we  have  seen  a  gospel  day, 

The  glorious  beams  of  heavenly  light; 
His  Spirit  in  our  hearts  hath  shone, 
And  showed  the  Father  in  the  Son. 

2  Father  of  everlasting  grace, 

Thou  hast  in  us  thy  arm  revealed, 
Hast  multiplied  the  faithful  race, 

Who,  conscious  of  their  pardon  sealed, 
Of  joy  unspeakable  possest, 
Anticipate  their  heavenly  rest. 

3  In  tears  who  sowed,  in  joy  we  reap, 

And  praise  thy  goodness  all  day  long; 
Him  in  our  eye  of  faith  we  keep, 
Who  gives  us  our  triumphal  song, 


3S0  THE   CHURCH. 

And  doth  his  spoils  to  all  divide, 
A  lot  among  the  sanctified. 

4  Thou  hast  our  honds  in  sunder  broke, 

Took  all  our  load  of  guilt  away; 
From  sin,  the  world,  and  Satan's  yoke, 

(Like  Israel  saved  in  Midian's  day,) 
Redeemed  us  by  our  conquering  Lord, 
Our  Gideon,  and  his  Spirit's  sword. 

5  Not  like  the  warring  sons  of  men, 

With  shouts  and  garments  rolled  in  blood. 
Our  Captain  doth  the  fight  maintain; 

But,  lo!  the  burning  Spirit  of  God 
Kindles  in  each  a  secret  fire: 
And  all  our  sins  as  smoke  expire! 


THE     MILLENNIUM. 

HYMN  496.     S.  M. 

FATHER  of  boundless  grace, 
Thou  hast  in  part  fulfilled 
Thy  promise  made  to  Adam's  race, 

In  God  incarnate  sealed. 
A  few  from  every  land 

At  first  to  Salem  came, 
And  saw  the  wonders  of  thy  hand, 
And  saw  the  tongues  of  flame. 

Yet  still  we  wait  the  end, 

The  coming  of  our  Lord; 
The  full  accomplishment  attend 

Of  thy  prophetic  word. 
Thy  promise  deeper  lies 

In  unexhausted  grace, 
And  new-discovered  worlds  arise 

To  sing  their  Saviour's  praise. 


THE    MILLENNIUM.  381 

Beloved  for  Jesus'  sake, 

By  him  redeemed  of  old, 
All  nations  must  come  in,  and  make 

One  undivided  fold: 
While  gathered  in  by  thee, 

And  perfected  in  one, 
They  all  at  once  thy  glory  see 

In  thine  exalted  Son. 


'R 


HYMN  497.     4  6s  &  2  8s. 

ISE,  Sun  of  glory — rise! 
And  chase  the  shades  of  night, 
Which  now  obscure  the  skies, 

And  hide  thy  sacred  light: 
Oh  chase  those  dismal  shades  away, 
And  bring  the  bright  millennial  day! 

Now  send  thy  Spirit  down 

On  all  the  nations,  Lord; 
With  great  success  to  crown 

The  preaching  of  thy  word; 
That  heathen  lands  may  own  thy  sway, 
And  cast  their  idol  god's  away. 

Then  shall  thy  kingdom  come 

Among  our  fallen  race, 
And  all  the  earth  become 

The  temple  of  thy  grace; 
Whence  pure  devotion  shall  ascend, 
And  songs  of  praise,  till  time  shall  end. 


HYMN  49S.     7s  &  6s. 

AVIOUR,  whom  our  hearts  adore, 
To  bless  our  earth  again, 
Now  assume  thy  royal  power, 
And  o'er  the  nations  reign: 


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382  THE    CHURCH. 

Christ,  the  world's  desire  and  hope, 
Power  complete  to  thee  is  given; 

Set  the  last  great  empire  up, 
Eternal  Lord  of  heaven. 

2  Where  they  all  thy  laws  have  spurned, 

Thy  holiest  name  profaned, 
Where  the  ruined  world  hath  mourned 

With  blood  of  millions  slain; 
Open  there  the  ethereal  scene, 

Claim  the  heathen  tribes  for  thine; 
There  the  endless  reign  begin 

With  majesty  divine. 

3  Universal  Saviour,  thou 

Wilt  all  the  creatures  bless; 
Every  knee  to  thee  shall  bow, 

And  every  tongue  confess: 
None  shall  in  thy  mount  destroy; 

War  shall  then  be  learnt  no  more: 
Saints  thy  glory  shall  enjoy, 

And  all  mankind  adore. 

HYMN  499.    7s  &  6s. 

1  TTAIL  to  the  Lord's  anointed! 
XjL  Great  David's  greater  Son; 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 

His  reign  on  earth  begun! 
He  comes  to  break  oppression, 

To  set  the  captive  free; 
To  take  away  transgression, 

And  rule  in  equity. 

2  He  comes,  with  succour  speedy, 

To  those  who  suffer  wrong; 
To  help  the  poor  and  needy, 
And  bid  the  weak  be  strong: 


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To  give  them  songs  for  sighing, 

Their  darkness  turn  to  light, 
Whose  souls,  condemned  and  dying, 

Were  precious  in  his  sight. 

3  By  such  shall  he  be  feared 

While  sun  and  moon  endure,— 
Beloved,  obeyed,  revered: 

For  he  sha'll  judge  tbe  poor. 
Through  changing  generations, 

With  justice,  mercy,  truth, 
While  stars  maintain  their  stations, 

Or  moons  renew  their  youth. 

4  He  shall  come  down  like  showers, 

Upon  the  fruitful  earth, 
And  love,  joy,  hope,  like  flowers, 

Spring  in  his  path  to  birth: 
Before  him  on  the  mountains, 

Shall  Peace  the  herald  go; 
And  righteousness  in  fountains 

From  hill  to  valley  flow. 

PAET   SECOND. 

1  Arabia's  desert- ranger, 

To  him  shall  bow  the  knee; 
The  Ethiopian  stranger 

His  glory  come  to  see: 
With  offerings  of  devotLon, 

Ships  from  the  isles  shall  meet, 
To  pour  the  wealth  of  ocean 

In  tribute  at  his  feet. 

'2  Kings  shall  fall  down  before  him, 
And  gold  and  incense  bring; 
All  nations  shall  adore  him, 
His  praise  all  people  sing: 


3S4  THE  CHtTRCff, 

For  he  shall  have  dominion 
O'er  river,  sea  and  shore, 

Far  as  the  eagle's  pinion 

Or  dove's  light  wing  can  soar. 

3  For  him  shall  prayer  unceasing, 

And  daily  vows,  ascend; 
His  kingdom  still  increasing, 

A  kingdom  without  end: 
The  mountain  dews  shall  nourish 

A  seed  in  weakness  sown, 
Whose  fruit  shall  spread  and  flourish, 

And  shake  like  Lebanon. 

4  O'er  every  foe  victorious, 

He  on  his  throne  shall  rest, 
From  age  to  age  more  glorious, 

All-blessing  and  all-blest; 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove; 
His  name  shall  stand  forever; 

That  name  to  us  is — Love. 


HYMN  500.     CM. 

EHOLD!  the  mountain  of  the  Lord 
In  latter  days  shall  rise, 
Above  the  tops  of  circling  hills; 
A  charm  to  distant  eves. 


5B 


3  To  ihis  the  joyful  nations  round , 
All  tribes  and  tongues  shall  flow; 
'Up  to  the  hilLof  God,'  they'll  say, 
'And  to  his  house  we'll  go.' 

3  The  beams  that  shine  from  Zion's  hill 
Shall  lighten  every  land; 
The  King  who  reigns  in  Salem's  towers 
Shall  all  the  world  command . 


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4  Among  the  nations  he  shall  judge; 

His  judgments  truth  shall  guide; 
His  sceptre  shall  protect  the  just, 
And  quell  the  sinner's  pride. 

5  No  strife  shall  rage,  nor  hostile  feuds 

Disturb  those  peaceful  years; 
To  ploughshares  men  shall  beat  their  swords, 
To  pruning-hooks  their  spears. ' 

6  No  longer  hosts  encountering  hosts, 

Shall  crowds  of  slain  deplore; 
They  hang  the  trumpet  in  the  hall, 
And  study  war  no  more. 

7  Come  then,  O  house  of  Jacob!  come 

To  worship  at  his  shrine; 
And,  walking  in  the  light  of  God, 
With  holy  beauties  shine. 


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HYMN  501.     8  7s. 

A.RK!  the  song  of  Jubilee, 
Loud  as  mighty  thunders  roar, 
Or  the  fullness  of  the  sea, 

When  it  breaks  upon  the  shore: 
Hallelujah!  for  the  Lord, 

God  omnipotent,  shall  reign; 
Hallelujah!  let  the  word 

Echo  round  the  earth  and  main. 

2  Hallelujah!  hark!  the  sound, 

From  the  depth  unto  the  skies, 
Wakes  above,  beneath,  around, 

All  creation's  harmonies: 
See  Jehovah's  banner  furled, 

Sheathed  his  sword:  he  speaks:  'tis  done; 
And  the  kingdoms  of  this  world 

Are  the  kingdoms  of  his  Son. 


386  THE    CHURCH. 

3  He  shall  reign  from  pole  to  pole 

With  illimitable  sway: 
He  shall  reign,  when  like  a  scroll, 

Yonder  heavens  have  passed  away: — 
Then  the  end; — beneath  his  rod, 

Man's  last  enemy  shall  fall; 
Hallelujah!  Christ  in  God, 

God  in  Christ,  is  all  in  all. 

HYMN  502.     C.  M. 

1  A  LMIGHTY  Spirit,  now  behold 
J\.  A  world  by  sin  destroyed: 
Creating  Spirit,  as  of  old, 

Move  on  the  formless  void! 

2  Give  thou  the  word— that  healing  sound 

Shall  quell  the  deadly  strife, 
And  earth  again  like  Eden  crowned, 
Bring  forth  the  tree  of  life. 

3  If  sang  the  morning  stars  for  joy, 

When  nature  rose  to  view, 
What  strains  will  an°:el-harps  employ, 
When  thou  shalt  all  renew! — 

4  And  if  the  sons  of  God  rejoice 

To  hear  a  Saviour's  name, 
How  will  the  ransomed  raise  their  voice, 
To  whom  the  Saviour  came! 

5  Lo,  every  kindred,  every  tribe, 

Assembling  round  the  throne, 
The  new  creation  shall  ascribe 
To  sovereign  love  alone. 

HYMN  503.     L.  M. 

1  rpRIUMPHANT  Zion!  lift  thy  head 

JL    From  dust,  and  darkness,  and  the  dead! 
Though  humbled  long — awake  at  length, 
And  gird  thee  with  thy  Saviour's  strength! 


THE   MILLENNIUM.  387 

2  Put  all  thy  beauteous  garments  on, 
And  let  thy  excellence  be  known: 
Decked  in  the  robes  of  righteousness, 
Thy  glories  shall  the  world  confess. 

3  No  more  shall  foes  unclean  invade, 
And  fill  thy  hallowed  walls  with  dread; 
No  more  shall  hell's  insulting  host, 
Their  victory  and  thy  sorrows  boast. 

4  God,  from  on  high,  has  heard  thy  prayer) 
His  hand  thy  ruin  shall  repair: 

Nor  will  thy  watchful  Monarch  cease 
To  guard  thee  in  eternal  peace. 

HYMN  504.     6  Ss. 

1  "INTERNAL  Lord  of  earth  and  skies, 
Jh  We  wait  thy  Spirit's  latest  call: 
Bid  all  our  fallen  race  arise, 

Thou  who  hast  purchased  life  for  all; 
Whose  only  name  to  sinners  given, 
Snatches  from  hell,  and  lifts  to  heaven. 

2  The  word  thy  sacred  lips  lias  past, 

The  sure  irrevocable  word, 
That  every  soul  shall  bow  at  last, 

And  yield  allegiance  to  its  Lord; 
The  kingdoms  of  the  earth  shall  be 
For  ever  subjected  to  thee. 

3  Jesus,  for  this  we  still  attend, 

Thy  kingdom  in  the  isles  to  prove; 
The  law  of  sin  and  death  to  end, 

We  wait  for  all  the  power  of  love, 
The  law  of  perfect  liberty, 
The  law  of  life  which  is  in  thee. 


398  THE    CHURCH. 

4  O  might  it  now  from  thee  proceed, 
With  thee,  into  the  souls  of  men! 

Throughout  the  world  thy  gospel  spread; 
And  let  thy  glorious  Spirit  reign, 

On  all  the  ransomed  race  bestowed; 

And  let  the  world  be  filled  with  God! 

HYMN  505.     8  8s. 

1  A   LL  glory  to  God  in  the  sky, 

_xjL  And  peace  upon  earth  be  restored! 
O  Jesus,  exalted  on  high, 

Appear  our  omnipotent  Lord! 
Who,  meanly  in  Bethlehem  born, 

Didst  stoop  to  redeem  a  lost  race, 
Once  more  to  thy  creatures  return, 

And  reign  in  thy  kingdom  of  grace! 

2  When  thou  in  our  flesh  didst  appear, 

All  nature  acknowledged  thy  birth; 
Arose  the  acceptable  year, 

And  heaven  was  opened  on  earth: 
Receiving  its  Lord  from  above , 

The  world  was  united  to  bless 
The  Giver  of  concord  and  love, 

The  Prince  and  the  Author  of  peace. 

3  O  would'st  thou  again  be  made  known, 

Again  in  thy  Spirit  descend, 
And  set  up  in  each  of  thine  own, 

A  kingdom  that  never  shall  end! 
Thou  only  art  able  to  bless, 

And  make  the  glad  nations  obey, 
And  bid  the  dire  enmity  cease, 

And  bow  the  whole  world  to  thy  sway. 

4  Come  then  to  thy  servants  again, 

Who  long  thy  appearing  to  know! 
Thy  quiet  and  peaceable  reign 
In  mercy  establish  below! 


PROCESS   OF   SALVATION.  389 

All  sorrow  before  thee  shall  fly, 

And  anger  and  hatred  be  o'er; 
And  envy  and  malice  shall  die, 

And  discord  afflict  us  no  more. 

No  horrid  alarum  of  war 

Shall  break  our  eternal  repose; 
No  sound  of  the  trumpet  is  there, 

Where  Jesus'  Spirit  o'crflows: 
Appeased  by  the  charms  of  thy  grace, 

We  all  shall  in  amity  join; 
And  kindly  each  other  embrace, 

And  love  with  a  passion  like  thine. 


THE    PROCESS    OF    SALVATION 


INTRODUCTORY. 

HYMN  506.     S.  M. 

1  /^1  RACE!  'tis  a  charming  sound! 
\JT  Harmonious  to  the  ear! 
Heaven  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 

And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

2  Grace  first  contrived  the  way 

To  save  rebellious  man; 
And  all  the  steps  that  grace  display, 
Which  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 

3  Grace  led  my  roving  feet 

To  tread  the  heavenly  road; 
And  new  supplies  each  hour  I  meet, 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

4  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown, 

Through  everlasting  days; 
It  lays  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone, 
And  well  deserves  the  praise, 


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PROCESS   OF   SALVATION. 

HYMN  507.    C.  M. 

A.LVATION!  O  the  joyful  sound! 
What  pleasure  to  our  ears! 
A  sovereign  balm  for  every  wound, 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 

Glory,  honor,  praise,  and  power, 
Be  unto  the  Lamb  for  ever! 
Jesus  Christ  is  our  Redeemer! 
Hallelujah!  praise  the  Lord! 

2  Salvation!  let  the  echo  fly 

The  spacious  earth  around, 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky, 
Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 
Glory,  &c. 

3  Salvation!  O  thou  bleeding  Lamb! 

To  thee  the  praise  belongs: 
Salvation  shall  inspire  our  hearts, 
And  dwell  upon  our  tongues. 
Glory,  &c. 


I.    ORIGINAL. 

HYMN  50S.     C.  M. 

1  "OLEST  with  the  joys  of  innocence, 
JLJ  Adam,  our  father,  stood, 

'Till  he  debased  his  soul  to  sense, 
And  ate  the  unlawful  food. 

2  Now  we  are  born  a  sensual  race, 

To  sinful  joys  inclined; 
Reason  hath  lost  its  native  place, 
And  flesh  enslaves  the  mind. 


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3  While  flesh,  and  sense,  and  passion  reign, 

Sin  is  the  sweetest  good; 
We  fancy  music  in  our  chain, 
And  so  forget  the  load. 

4  Great  God,  renew  our  ruined  frame, 

Our  broken  powers  restore; 
Inspire  us  with  a  heavenly  flame. 
And  flesh  shall  reign  no  more. 

5  Eternal  Spirit!  write  thy  law 

Upon  our  inward  parts, 
And  let  the  second  Adam  draw 
His  image  on  our  hearts. 


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HYMN  509.     C.  M. 

OW  back  with  humble  shame  we  look 
our  original; 


How  is  our  nature  dashed  and  broke 
In  our  first  father's  fall! 

2  To  all  that's  good,  averse  and  blind, 

But  prone  to  all  that's  ill; 
What  dreadful  darkness  veils  our  mind! 
How  obstinate  our  will! 

3  Conceived  in  sin,  O  wretched  state! 

Before  we  draw  our  breath, 
The  first  young  pulse  begins  to  beat 
Depravity  and  death. 

4  Wild  and  unwholesome  as  the  root, 

Will  all  the  branches  be; 
How  can  we  hope  for  living  fruit, 
From  such  a  deadly  tree? 

5  What  mortal  power  from  things  unclean, 

Can  pore  productions  bring? 
Who  can  command  a  vital  stream 
From  an  infected  spring'' 


392  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION. 

6  Yet,  mighty  God,  thy  wondrous  love 

Can  make  our  nature  clean; 
While  Christ  and  grace  prevail  above 
The  tempter,  death  and  sin. 

7  The  second  Adam  can  restore 

The  ruins  of  the  first; 
Hosanna  to  that  Sovereign  Power, 
That  new — creates  our  dust. 


HYMN  510.     L.  M. 

1  A   DAM,  our  father  and  our  head, 

xjL  Transgressed,  and  justice  doomed  us  dead: 
The  fiery  law  speaks  all  despair, 
There's  no  reprieve  or  pardon  there. 

2  Call  a  bright  council  in  the  skies; 
Seraphs,  the  mighty  and  the  wise, 
Speak! — are  you  strong  to  bear  the  load, 
The  weighty  vengeance  of  a  God? 

3  In  vain  we  ask,  for  all  around 

Stand  silent  through  the  heavenly  ground; 
There's  not  a  glorious  mind  above, 
Has  half  the  strength,  or  half  the  love. 

4  But  O!  immeasurable  grace! 

The  Son  of  God  takes  Adam's  place; 
Down  to  our  world  the  Saviour  flies, 
Stretches  his  arms,  and  bleeds  and  dies. 

5  Amazing  work!  look  down,  ye  skies, 
Wonder  and  gaze  with  all  your  eyes! 
Ye  saints  below,  ye  saints  above, 
All  bow  to  this  mysterious  love. 


39.3 


II.    UNIVERSAL. 

HYMN  511.     C.  M. 

1  TT7HEN  Adam  Binned,  through  all  his  race 
W     The  dire  contagion  spread: 
Sickness  and  death,  and  deep  disgrace 
Sprang  from  our  fallen  head. 

H  Satan  in  strong  and  heavy  chains. 
Binds  the  deluded  soul; 
And  every  furious  passion  reigns. 
Without  the  least  control. 

3  From  God  and  happiness  we  fly, 

To  earth  and  sense  confined; 
Lost  in  a  maze  of  misery, 
,  Yet  to  our  misery  blind. 

4  Whene'er  the  man  begins  his  race, 

The  criminal  appears; 
And  evil  habits  keep  their  pace 
With  our  increasing  years. 

5  Corruption  flows  through  all  our  veins, 

Our  moral  beauty's  gone; 
The  gold  is  fled,  the  dross  remains, 
O  sin,  what  hast  thou  done! 

6  Jesus,  reveal  thy  pardoning  grace, 

And  draw  our  souls  to  thee; 

Thou  art  the  only  hiding-place, 

Where  ruined  souls  can  flee. 

HYMN  512.     C.  31. 

1   T7"AIN  are  the  hopes  the  sons  of  men 
V     On  their  own  works  have  built; 
Their  hearts  bv  nature  all  unclean. 
And  all  their  actions  guilt. 
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394  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION-. 

2  Let  Jew  and  Gentile  stop  their  mouths, 

Without  a  murmuring  word, 
And  the  whole  race  of  Adam  stand 
Guilty  before  the  Lord. 

3  In  vain  we  ask  God's  righteous  law 

To  justify  us  now, 
Since  to  convince  and  to  condemn 
Is  all  the  law  can  do. 

4  Jesus,  how  glorious  is  thy  grace ! 

When  in  thy  name  we  trust, 

Our  faith  receives  a  righteousness 

That  makes  the  sinner  just. 


HYMN  513.     C.  M. 


1  T^( 
JL      'That  all  religion's  vain, 
There  is  no  God  that  reigns  on  high. 

Or  minds  the  affairs  of  men.' 

2  From  thoughts  so  dreadful  and  profane, 

Corrupt  discourse  proceeds; 
And  in  their  impious  hands  are  found 
Abominable  deeds. 

3  The  Lord,  from  his  celestial  throne 

Looked  down  on  things  below, 
To  find  the  man  that  sought  his  grace, 
Or  did  his  justice  know. 

4  By  nature  all  are  gone  astray, 

"Their  practice  all  the  same: 
There's  none  that  fears  his  Maker's  hand; 
There's  none  that  loves  his  name. 

5  Their  tongues  arc  used  to  speak  deceit, 

Their  slanders  never  cease; 
How  swift  to  mischief  are  their  feet! 
Nor  know  the  paths  of  peace. 


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6  Such  seeds  of  sin — that  bitter  root! 
In  every  heart  are  found; 
Nor  can  they  bear  diviner  fruit, 
'Till  grace  refine  the  ground. 

HYMN  514.     C.  M. 

1  CI  IN,  like  a  venomous  disease, 
^  Infects  our  vital  blood; 

The  only  help  is  sovereign  grace, 
And  the  physician,  God- 

2  Our  beauty  and  our  strength  are  fled 

And  we  draw  near  to  death; 
But  Christ,  the  Lord,  recalls  the  dead, 
With  his  almighty  breath. 

3  Madness  by  nature  reigns  within, 

The  passions  burn  and  rage, 
'Till  God's  own  Son,  with  skill  divine, 
The  inward  fire  assuage. 

4  We  lick  the  dust,  we  grasp  the  wind, 

And  solid  good  despise; 
Such  is  the  folly  of  the  mind, 
'Till  Jesus  make  us  wise. 

5  We  give  our  souls  the  wounds  they  feel, 

We  drink  the  poisonous  gall, 

And  rush  with  fury  down  to  hell; 

But  grace  prevents  the  fall. 

6  The  man,  possessed  among  the  tombs, 

Cuts  his  own  flesh  and  cries; 
He  foams  and  raves  till  Jesus  comes, 
And  the  foul  spirit  flics.    - 


396  PROCESS    OF   SALVATION. 


III.    DESTRUCTIVE. 


1.  IN    LIFE. 

HYMN  515.     C.  M. 

IN  has  a  thousand  treacherous  arts 
To  practise  on  the  mind; 
With  flattering  looks  she  tempts  our  hearts, 
But  leaves  a  sting  behind. 


xs 


2  With  names  of  virtue  she  deceives 

The  aged  and  the  young; 
And  while  the  heedless  wretch  believes, 
She  makes  his  fetters  strong. 

3  She  pleads  for  all  the  joys  she  brings, 

And  gives  a  fair  pretence; 
But  cheats  the  soul  of  heavenly  things, 
And  chains  it  down  to  sense. 

4  So  on  a  tree  divinely  fair 

Grew  the  forbidden  food; 
Our  mother  took  the  poison  there, 
And  tainted  all  her  blood. 


HYMN  516.     C.  M. 

1  rpiHE  rush  may  rise  where  waters  flow, 

X    And  flags  beside  the  stream; 
But  soon  their  verdure  fades  and  dies 
Before  the  scorching  beam. 

2  So  is  the  sinner's  hope  cut  off; 

Or  if  it  transient  rise, 
'Tis  like  the  spider's  airy  web, 
From  every  breath  thai  flies. 


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3  Fair  in  bis  garden,  to  the  sun 

His  boughs  with  verdure  smile; 
And,  deeply  fixed,  his  spreading  roots 
Unshaken,  stand  awhile. 

4  But  forth  the  sentence  flies  from  heaven, 

That  sweeps  him  from  his  place; 
Which  then  denies  him  for  its  lord, 
Nor  owns  it  knew  his  face. 

5  Lo!  this  the  joy  of  wicked  men, 

Who  heaven's  high  laws  despise; 
They  quickly  fall;   and  in  their  room, 
As  quickly  others  rise. 

t>  But  for  the  just,  with  gracious  care 
God  will  his  power  employ; 
He'll  teach  their  lips  to  sing  his  praise, 
And  fill  their  hearts  with  joy. 

HYMN  517.    L.  M. 

1   rpHEY  must  be  as  the  troubled  sea, 
A    They  cannot  rest  who  know  not  thee, 
Whose  working  hearts,  disturbed  within, 
Cast  up  the  mire  of  actual  sin. 

'2  No  peace  the  wicked  e'er  can  know, 
While  hastening  to  their  place  below; 
But  trouble  must  with  sin  remain, 
Sad  earnest  of  eternal  pain. 


2.    LN   DEATH. 

HYMN  518.    C.  M. 


1   1T\  EATH!  'tis  a  melancholy  day 
JL/  To  those  that  have  no  God, 
When  the  poor  soul  is  forced  away, 
To  seek  her  last  abode. 


39S  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION. 

2  In  vain  to  heaven  she  lifts  her  eyes, 

For  guilt,  a  heavy  chain, 
Still  drags  her  downward  from  the  skies, 
To  darkness,  fire  and  pain. 

3  Awake  and  mourn,  ye  heirs  of  hell, 

Let  stubborn  sinners  fear; 
You  must  be  driven  from  earth,  and  dwell 
A  long  forever  there. 

4  See  how  the  pit  gapes  wide  for  you, 

And  flashes  in  your  face! 
And  thou,  my  soul,  look  downwards  too, 
And  sing  recovering  grace. 

5  He  is  a  God  of  boundless  love 

That  promised  heaven  to  me, 
And  taught  my  thoughts  to  soar  above, 
Where  happy  spirits  be. 

6  Prepare  me,  Lord,  for  thy  right  hand, 

Then  come  the  joyful  day, 
Come,  death,  and  some  celestial  band, 
To  bear  my  soul  away. 


'M 


HYMN  519.    C.  M. 

Y  thoughts  on  awful  subjects  roll, 
Damnation  and  the  dead; 
What  horrors  seize  the  guilty  soul 
Upon  a  dying  bed! 

2  Lingering  about  these  mortal  shores, 

She  makes  a  long  delay; 
'Till,  like  a  flood,  with  rapid  force, 
Death  sweeps  the  wretch  away. 

3  Then  swift  aud  dreadful  she  descends 

Down  to  the  fiery  coast, 

Amongst  abominable  fiends, 

Herself  a  frighted  ghbst. 


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4  There  endless  crowds  of  sinners  lie, 

And  darkness  makes  their  chains; 
Tortured  with  keen  despair  they  cry, 
Yet  wait  for  fiercer  pains. 

5  Not  all  their  anguish  and  their  blood 

For  their  old  guilt  atones, 
Nor  the  compassion  of  a  God 
Shall  hearken  to  their  groans. 

6  Amazing  grace,  that  kept  my  breath, 

Nor  bid  my  soul  remove, 
'Till  I  had  learned  my  Saviour's  death, 
And  well  insured  his  love. 

HYMN  520.     L.  M. 

1  TT7HAT  scenes  of  horror  and  of  dread 

V  T     Await  the  sinner's  dying  bed! 
Death's  terrors  all  appear  in  sight, 
Presages  of  eternal  night. 

2  His  sins  in  dreadful  order  rise, 
And  fill  his  soul  with  sad  surprise; 
Mount  Sinai's  thunder  stuns  his  ears, 
And  not  one  ray  of  hope  appears. 

3  Tormenting  pangs  distract  his  breast; 
Where'er  he  turns  he  finds  no  rest: 
Death  strikes  the  blow;  he  groans  and  cries, 
And  in  despair  and  horror  dies. 

4  Not  so  the  heir  of  heavenly  bliss: — 
His  soul  is  filled  with  conscious  peace; 
A  steady  faith  subdues  his  fear! 

He  sees  the  happy  Canaan  near. 

5  His  mind  is  tranquil  and  serene; 
No  terrors  in  his  looks  are  seen; 

His  Saviour's  smile  dispels  the  gloom, 
And  smoothes  his  passage  to  the  tomb. 


400  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION. 

6  Lord!  make  my  faith  and  love  sincere. 
My  judgment  sound,  my  conscience  clear, 
And,  when  the  toils  of  life  are  past, 
May  I  be  found  in  peace  at  last. 


3.    IN    JUDGMENT. 

HYMN  521.     S.  M. 

1  A   ND  will  the  Judge  descend? 
J\.  And  must  the  dead  arise? 
And  not  a  single  soul  escape 

His  all-discerning  eyes! 

2  And  from  his  righteous  lips 

Shall  this  dread  sentence  sound; 
And,  through  the  numerous  guilty  throng, 
Spread  black  despair  around? 

3  'Depart  from  me,  accursed, 

To  everlasting  flame, 
For  rebel- angels  first  prepared, 
Where  mercy  never  came.' 

4  How  Avill  my  heart  endure 

The  terrors  of  that  day: 
When  earth  and  heaven,  before  his  face, 
Astonished,  shrink  away? 

5  But  ere  that  trumpet  shakes 

The  mansions  of  the  dead, 
Hark,  from  the  gospel's  cheering  sound, 
What  joyful  tidings  spread! 

6  Ye  sinners  seek  his  grace, 

Whose  wrath  ye  cannot  bear; 
Fly  to  the  shelter  of  his  cross, 
And  find  salvation  there. 


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So  shall  that  curse  remove, 
By  which  the  Saviour  bled; 

And  the  last  awful  day  shall  pour 
His  blessings  on  your  head. 

HYMN  522.     C.  M. 

1  TT7"0  to  the  men  on  earth  who  dwell, 

VV     Nor  dread  the  Almighty's  frown; 
When  God  doth  all  his  wrath  reveal, 
And  shower  his  judgments  down. 

2  Sinners,  expect  those  heaviest  showers: 

To  meet  your  God  prepare! 
For,  lo!  the  seventh  angel  pours 
His  vial  on  the  air. 

3  Lo!  from  their  seats  the  mountains  leap; 

The  mountains  are  not  found; 
Transported  far  into  the  deep, 
And  in  the  ocean  drowned. 


4  Who  then  shall  live  and  face  the  throne, 

And  face  the  Judge  severe? 
When  heaven  and  earth  are  fled  and  gone, 
O  where  shall  I  appear? 

5  Now,  only  now,  against  that  hour, 

We  may  a  place  provide; 
Beyond  the  grave,  beyond  the  power 
Of  hell  our  spirits  hide. 

6  Firm  in  the  all-destroying  shock, 

May  view  the  final  scene; 
For,  lo!  the  everlasting  rock 
Is  cleft  to  take  us  in! 


402  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION. 


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HYMN  523.     L.  M. 

OW  great,  how  terrible  that  God, 
Who  shakes  creation  with  his  nod! 
He  frowns,  and  earth's  foundations  shake, 
And  all  the  wheels  of  nature  break. 

2  Where  now,  O  where  shall  sinners  seek 
For  shelter  in  the  general  wreck? 
Shall  falling  rocks  be  o'er  them  thrown? 
See  rocks  like  snow,  dissolving  down! 

3  In  vain  for  mercy  now  they  cry! 
In  lakes  of  liquid  fire  they  lie; 
There  on  the  flaming  billows  tost, 
Forever,  O,  forever  lost! 

4  But  saints,  undaunted  and  serene, 

Your  eyes  shall  view  the  dreadful  scene; 
Your  Saviour  lives,  though  worlds  expire: 
And  earth  and  skies  dissolve  in  fire. 

5  Jesus,  the  helpless  sinner's  friend, 
To  thee  my  all  I  dare  commend; 
Thou  canst  preserve  my  feeble  soul, 
When  lightnings  blaze  from  pole  to  pole. 


4.    IN    HELL. 

HYMN  524.    L.  M. 


1  TTEL 

XI  it 


chills  the  heart  and  shocks  the  ear: 
It  spreads  a  sickly  damp  around, 

And  makes  the  guilty  quake  with  fear. 

2  Far  from  the  utmost  verge  of  day, 
Its  frightful,  gloomy  region  lies; 
Fierce  flames  amidst  the  darkness  play; 
And  thick  sulphureous  vapors  rise. 


403 


3  Conscience,  the  never  dying  worm, 

With  constant  torture  gnaws  the  heart, 
And  wo  and  wrath,  in  every  form, 

Inflame  the  wounds,  increase  the  smart. 

4  Sad  world  indeed!  what  heart  can  bear, 

Hopeless,  in  all  these  pains  to  lie; 
Racked  with  vexation,  grief,  despair, 
And  ever  dying,  never  die! 

5  'Lord,  save  a  guilty  soul  from  hell, 

Who  seeks  thy  pardoning,  cleansing  blood; 
O  let  me  in  thy  kingdom  dwell, 

To  praise  my  Saviour  and  my  God.' 


HYMN  525.     L.  M. 

RISE,  my  tenderest  thoughts,  arise; 
To  torrents  melt  my  streaming  eyes; 
And  thou,  my  heart,  with  anguish  feel 
Those  evils  which  thou  canst  not  heal. 


'A 


2  See  human  nature  sunk  in  shame; 
See  scandals  poured  on  Jesus'  name; 
The  Father  wounded  through  the  Son; 
The  world  abused,  the  soul  undone. 

3  See  the  short  course  of  vain  delight 
Closing  in  everlasting  night — 

In  flames,  that  no  abatement  know, 
Though  floods  of  tears  incessant  flow. 

4  My  God,  I  feel  the  mournful  scene; 
My  bowels  yeam  o'er  dying  men; 
And  fain  my  pity  would  reclaim, 

And  snatch  the  lire-brands  from  the  flame. 

5  But  feeble  my  compassion  proves, 
And  can  but  weep  where  most  it  loves; 
Thy  own  all- saving  arm  employ, 
And  turn  these  drops  of  grief  to  joy. 


404  PROCESS    OF   SALVATION 

1.    WARNING. 


HYMN  526.    7s. 

ASTEN,  sinner,  to  be  wise, 
Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun: 
Wisdom  if  you  still  despise, 
Harder  is  it  to  be  won. 


'H 


2  Hasten,  mercy  to  implore; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun; 
Lest  thy  season  should  be  o'er 
Ere  this  evening's  stage  be  run. 

3  Hasten,  sinner,  to  return; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sim; 

Lest  thy  lamp  should  cease  to  burn 

Ere  salvation's  work  is  done. 

4  Hasten,  sinner,  to  be  blest; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun; 
Lest  perdition  thee  arrest 
Ere  the  morrow  is  begun. 


HYMN  527.     CM. 

1  'T>  EPENT!'  the  voice  celestial  cries, 

XV  Nor  longer  dare  delay: 
The  wretch  that  scorns  the  mandate  dies, 
And  meets  a  fiery  day. 

2  No  more  the  sovereign  eye  of  God 

O'erlooks  the  crimes  of  men; 
His  heralds  are  despatched  abroad, 
To  warn  the  world  of  sin. 

3  Together  iu  his  presence  bow, 

And  all  your  guilt  confess; 
Embrace  the  blessed  Saviour  now, 
Nor  trifle  with  his  grace. 


WARNING.  405 

4  Bow,  ere  the  awful  trumpet  sound, 

And  call  you  to  his  bar: 
For  mercy  knows  th'  appointed  bound, 
And  turns  to  vengeance  there. 

5  Amazing  love!  that  yet  will  call, 

And  yet  prolong  our  days! 
Subdued  by  goodness,  Lord,  we  fall, 
And  weep,  and  love,  and  praise. 

HYMN  5-23.     L.  M. 

1  T  IFE  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord, 

I  J  The  time  to  insure  the  great  reward; 
And  while  the  lamp  holds  out  to  burn, 
The  vilest  sinner  may  return. 

2  Life  is  the  hour  that  God  hath  given 
To  escape  from  hell  and  fly  to  heaven; 
The  day  of  grace,  and  mortals  may 
Secure  the  blessings  of  the  day. 

3  The  living  know  that  they  must  die; 
But  all  the  dead  forgotten  lie; 

Their  memory  and  their  sense  are  gone, 
Alike  unknowing  and  unknown. 

4  Their  hatred  and  their  love  are  lost, 
Their  envy's  buried  in  the  dust; 
They  have  no  share  in  all  that's  done 
Beneath  the  circuit  of  the  sun. 

5  Then  what  my  thoughts  design  to  do, 
My  hands  with  all  your  might  pursue; 
Since  no  device  nor  work  is  found, 
Nor  faith  nor  hope  beneath  the  ground. 

6  There  are  no  acts  of  pardon  past 

In  the  cold  grave  to  which  we  haste: 
But  darkness,  death,  and  long  despair. 
Reign  in  unbroken  silence  there. 


406  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION. 

2.    EXPOSTULATION". 

HYMN  529.     6  6s  &  2  8s. 

1  \7"E  simple  souls  that  stray 

JL     Far  from  the  path  of  peace, — 
That  unfrequented  way 

To  life  and  happiness: 
How  long  will  ye  your  folly  love. 

And  throng  the  downward  road, 
And  hate  the  wisdom  from  above, 

And  mock  the  sons  of  God? 

2  Madness  and  misery, 

Ye  count  our  life  beneath, 
And  nothing  great  can  see, 

Or  glorious,  in  our  death: 
As  born  to  suffer  and  to  grieve, 

Beneath  your  feet  we  lie; 
And  utterly  contemned  we  live, 
•    And  unlamented  die. 

3  So  wretched  and  obscure, 

The  men  whom  ye  despise, 
So  foolish,  weak,  and  poor, — 

Above  your  scorn  we  rise: 
Our  conscience  in  the  Holy  Ghost, 

Can  witness  better  things: 
For  He,  whose  blood  is  all  our  boast, 

Hath  made  us  priests  and  kings. 

4  Riches  unsearchable, 

In  Jesus'  love  we  know, 
And  pleasures  from  the  well 

Of  life,  our  souls  o'erflow; 
From  him  the  Spirit  we  receive, 

Of  wisdom,  grace,  and  power, 
And  always  sorrowful  we  live, 

Rejoicing  evermore. 


EXPOSTULATION.  407 

5  Angels  our  servants  are. 

And  keep  in  all  our  ways; 
And  in  their  hands  they  bear 

The  sacred  sons  of  grace: 
Our  guardians  to  that  heavenly  bliss, 

They  all  our  steps  attend; 
And  God  himself  our  Father  is, 

And  Jesus  is  our  friend. 

6  With  him  we  walk  in  white; 

We  in  his  image  shine; 
Our  robes  are  robes  of  light, 

Our  righteousness  divine; 
On  all  the  grovelling  kings  of  earth, 

With  pity  we  look  down, 
And  claim,  in  virtue  of  our  birth, 

A  never-fading  crown. 

HYMN  530.     7s. 

1  OINNER,  art  thou  still  secure? 
kjf  Wilt  thou  still  refuse  to  pray? 
Can  thy  heart  or  hand  endure, 

In  the  Lord's  avenging  day? 

2  See,  his  mighty  arm  is  bared! 

Awful  terrors  clothe  his  brow; 
For  his  judgments  stand  prepared; 
Thou  must  either  break  or  bow. 

3  At  his  presence  nature  shakes, 

Earth,  affrighted,  hastes  to  flee; 
Solid  mountains  melt  like  wax, 
What  will  then  become  of  thee? 

4  Who  his  coming  may  abide? 

You  that  glory  in  your  shame, 
Will  you  find  a  place  to  hide, 

When  the  world  is  wrapped  in  flame? 


403  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION. 

5  Lord,  prepare  us  by  thy  grace! 
Soon  we  must  resign  our  breath! 
And  our  souls  be  called  to  pass 
Through  the  iron  gate  of  death. 

HYMN  531.     8  7s. 

1  O INNERS,  turn  why  will  ye  die? 
k3  God,  your  Maker,  asks  you,  why? 
God,  who  did  your  being  give, 
Made  you  with  himself  to  live; 

He  the  fatal  cause  demands, 
Asks  the  work  of  his  own  hands, 
Why,  ye  thankless  creatures,  why 
Will  ye  cross  his  love,  and  die? 

2  Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die? 
God,  your  Saviour,  asks  you,  why? 
He,  who  did  your  souls  retrieve, 
Died  himself,  that  ye  might  live. 
Will  you  let  him  die  in  vain? 
Crucify  your  Lord  again! 

Why,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  why 
Will  ye  slight  his  grace  and  die? 

3  Sinners,  turn,  why  will  ye  die? 
God,  the  Spirit,  asks  you  why? 

*  He  who  all  your  lives  hath  strove, 
Woo'd  you  to  embrace  his  love: 
Will  ye  not  his  grace  receive? 
Will  ye  still  refuse  to  live? 
Why,  ye  long- sought  sinners,  why 
Will  ye  grieve  your  God,  and  die? 

HYMN  532.     8  7s. 

1   TTTHAT  could  your  Redeemer  do, 
VV     More  than  he  hath  done  for  you? 
To  procure  your  peace  with  God, 
Could  he  more  than  shed   hi.<  blood? 


EXPOSTULATION.  409- 

After  all  his  waste  of  love, 
All  his  drawings  from  above. 
Why  will  ye  your  Lord  deny? 
Why  will  ye  resolve  to  die? 

2  Turn,  he  cries,  ye  sinners,  turn; 
By  his  life  your  God  hath  sworn, 
He  would  have  you  turn  and  live; 
He  would  all  the  world  receive. 
If  your  death  were  his  delight, 
Would  he  you  to  life  invite? 
Would  he  ask,  obtest,  and  cry, 
Why  will  ye  resolve  to  die? 

3  Sinners,  turn,  while  God  is  near; 
Dare  not  think  him  insincere; 
Now,  even  now,  your  Saviour  stands; 
All  day  long  he  spreads  his  hands; 
Cries,  'Ye  will  not  happy  be! 

No,  ye  will  not  come  to  me; 
Me,  who  life  to  none  deny! 
Why  will  ye  resolve  to  die?' 

4  Can  you  doubt  if  God  is  love? 
If  to  all  his  bowels  move? 
Will  you  not  his  word  receive? 
Will  you  not  his  oath  believe? 
See!  your  suffering  Lord  appears! 
Jesus  weeps;  believe  his  tears! 
Mingled  with  his  blood,  they  cry, 
'Why  will  ye  resolve  to  die?' 


HYMN  533.     C.  M. 

SINNERS,  the  voice  of  God  regard. 
'Tis  mercy  speaks  to-day; 
He  calls  you  by  his  sacred  word, 
From  sin's  destructive  way. 

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410  PROCESS    OF   SALVATION. 

2  Like  the  rough  sea,  that  cannot  rest, 

You  live  devoid  of  peace; 
A  thousand  stings  within  your  breast, 
Deprive  your  souls  of  ease. 

3  Your  way  is  dark,  and  leads  to  hell, 

Why  will  you  persevere? 
Can  you  in  endless  torments  dwell, 
Shut  up  in  black  despair? 

4  Why  will  you  in  the  crooked  ways 

Of  sin  and  folly  go? 
In  pain  you  travel  all  your  days 
To  reap  eternal  wo! 

5  But  he  that  turns  to  God  shall  live,. 

Through  his  abounding  grace; 
His  mercy  will  the  guilt  forgive, 
Of  those  that  seek  his  face. 

6  Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  his  word, 

Renouncing  every  sin; 
Submit  to  him  your  sov'reign  Lord, 
And  learn  his  will  divine. 

HYMN  534.     L.  M. 

1  TTTHY  will  ye  lavish  out  your  years, 

V  T  Amidst  a  thousand  trifling  cares? 
While  in  this  various  range  of  thought 
The  one  thing  needful  is  forgot? 

2  Why  will  ye  chase  the  fleeting  wind. 
And  famish  an  immortal  mind? 
While  angels  with  regret  look  down, 
To  see  von  spurn  a  heavenly  crown? 

3  The  eternal  God  calls  from  above, 
And  Jesus  pleads  his  dying  love; 
Awakened  conscience  gives  you  pain; 
And  shall  they  join  their  pleas  in  vain? 


EXPOSTULATION.  411 

4  Not  so  your  dying  eyes  shall  view 
Those  objects  which  ye  now  pursue; 
Not  so  shall  heaven  and  hell  appear, 
When  the  decisive  hour  is  near. 

5  Almighty  God,  thy  power  impart, 
To  fix  convictions  on  the  heart; 
Thy  power  unveils  the  blindest  eyes, 
And  makes  the  haughtiest  soorner  wise. 

HYMN  535.     6  Ss, 

1  O INNERS,  believe  the  gospel  word; 
C3  Jesus  is  come  your  souls  to  save! 
Jesus  is  come,  your  common  Lord; 

Pardon  ye  all  through  him  may  have; 
May  now  be  saved,  whoever  will: 
This  man  receiveth  sinners  still. 

2  See  where  the  lame,  the  halt,  the  blind. 

The  deaf,  the  dumb,  the  sick,  the  poor, 
Flock  to  the  Friend  of  human  kind, 

And  freely  all  accept  their  cure: 
To  whom  did  he  his  help  deny? 
Whom,  in  his  days  of  flesh,  pass  by? 

3  Did  not  his  word  the  fiends  expel, 

The  lepers  cleanse,  and  raise  the  dead? 
Did  he  not  all  their  sickness  heal, 

And  satisfy  their  every  need? 
Did  he  reject  his  helpless  clay, 
Or  send  them  sorroAvful  away? 

4  Nay,  but  his  pity  yearned  to  see 

The  people  hungry,  scattered,  faint; 
Nay,  but  he  uttered,  over  thee, 

Jerusalem,  a  true  complaint, 
Jerusalem,  who  shed'st  his  blood, 
That,  with  his  tears,  for  thee  hath  flowed, 


412  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION. 

REPENTANCE. 

1.    CONVICTION. 

HYMN  536.     S.  M. 

1  A  STONISHED  and  distressed, 
J\.  I  turn  mine  eyes  within; 

My  heart  with  loads  of  guilt  opprest, 
The  seat  of  every  sin. 

2  What  crowds  of  evil  thoughts, 

What  vile  affections  there! 
Distrust,  presumption,  artful  guile, 
Pride,  envy,  slavish  fear. 

3  Almighty  King  of  saints, 

These  tyrant  lusts  subdue: 

Expel  the  darkness  of  my  mind, 

And  all  my  powers  renew. 

4  This  done,  my  cheerful  voice 

Shall  loud  hosannas  raise; 
My  soul  shall  glow  with  gratitude, 
My  lips  proclaim  thy  praise. 

HYMN  537.     S.  M. 

1  f\  THAT  I  could  revere 
\J  My  much  offended  God! 

O  that  I  could  but  staud  in  fear       / 

Of  thy  afflicting  rod! 
If  mercy  cannot  draw, 

Thou  by  thy  threatenings  move; 
And  keep  an  abject  soul  in  awe, 

That  will  not  yield  to  love. 

2  Show  me  the  naked  sword, 

Impending  o'er  my  head: 
O  let  me  tremble  at  thy  word, 
And  to  my  ways  take  heed; 


REPENTANCE. 


413 


With  sacred  horror  fly 

From  every  sinful  snare, 
Nor  ever  in  my  Judge's  eye, 

My  Judge's  anger  dare! 

3  Thou  great  tremendous  God, 

The  conscious  awe  impart; 
The  grace  be  now  on  me  bestowed, 

The  tender,  fleshly  heart: 
For  Jesus'  sake  alone, 

The  stony  heart  remove; 
And  melt,  at  last,  O  melt  me  down 

Into  the  mould  of  love! 

HYMN  538.     4  8s  &  2  6s. 

1  rpHOU  God  of  glorious  majesty, 

X    To  thee,  against  myself,  to  thee, 

A  worm  of  earth,  I  cry! 
A  half  awakened  child  of  man, 
An  heir  of  endless  bliss  or  pain, 

A  sinner  born  to  die! 

2  Lo!  on  a  narrow  neck  of  land 
'Twixt  two  unbounded  seas  I  stand, 

Secure,  insensible: 
A  point  of  time,  a  moment's  space, 
Removes  me  to  that  heavenly  place, 

Or  shuts  me  up  in  hell. 

3  O  God,  mine  inmost  soul  convert, 
And  deeply  on  my  thoughtful  heart 

Eternal  things  impress: 
Give  me  to  feel  their  solemn  weight, 
And  tremble- on  the  brink  of  fate, 

And  wake  to  righteousness! 

4  Before  me  place  in  dread  array, 
The  pomp  of  that  tremendous  day, 

When  thou  with  clouds  shalt  come, 


414  PROCESS    OF   SALVATION. 

To  judge  the  nations  at  thy  bar; 
And  tell  me,  Lord,  shall  f  be  there, 
To  meet  a  joyful  doom? 

5  Be  this  my  one  great  business  here, 
With  serious  industry  and  fear, 

Eternal  bliss  t'  insure; 
Thine  utmost  counsel  to  fulfil, 
And  suffer  all  thy  righteous  will, 

And  to  the  end  endure. 

6  Then,  Saviour,  then  my  soul  receive, 
Transported  from  this  vale,  to  live 

And  reign  with  thee  above: 
Where  faith  is  sweetly  lost  in  sight, 
And  hope  in  full,  supreme  delight, 

And  everlasting  love. 

HYMN  539.     6  3s. 

1  TT^ATHER  of  lights,  from  whom  proceeds 
_I?     Whate'er  thy  every  creature  needs; 
Whose  goodness,  providently  nigh, 
Feeds  the  young  raAens  when  they  cry; 
To  thee  I  look:  my  heart  prepare; 
Suggest,  and  hearken  to  my  prayer! 

2  Since  by  thy  light  myself  I  see, 
Naked,  and  poor,  and  void  of  thee, 
Thy  eyes  must  all  my  thoughts  survey, 
Preventing  what  my  lips  would  say; 
Thou  see'st  my  wants,  for  help  they  call, 
And,  ere  I  speak,  thcu  know'st  them  all. 

3  Thou  know'st  the  baseness  of  my  mind, 
Wayward,  and  impotent,  and  blind! 
Thou  know'st  how  unsubdued  my  will, 
Averse  from  good,  and  prone  to  ill; 
Thou  know'st  how  wide  my  passions  rove, 
Nor  checked  by  fear,  nor  charmed  by  love! 


REPENTANCE.  415 

4  Fain  would  I  know  as  known  by  thee, 
And  feel  the  indigence  I  see: 

Fain  would  I  all  my  vileness  own, 
And  deep  beneath  the  burden  groan; 
Abhor  the  pride  that  lurks  within, 
Detest  and  loath  myself  and  sin. 

5  Ah!  give  me,  Lord,  myself  to  feel; 
My  total  misery  reveal: 

Ah!  give  me,  Lord,  (I  still  would  say,) 
A  heart  to  mourn,  a  heart  to  pray: 
My  business  this,  my  only  care, 
My  life,  my  every  breath  be  prayer! 

HYMN  540.     8  Ss. 

1  TESUS,  my  Advocate  above, 

*J    My  Friend  before  the  throne  of  Love: 

If  now"  for  me  prevails  thy  prayer, 

If  now  I  find  thee  pleading  there; 

If  thou  the  secret  wish  convey, 

And  sweetly  prompt  my  heart  to  pray, 

Hear,  and  my  weak  petitions  join, 

Almighty  Advocate,  to  thine. 

2  Fain  would  I  know  my  utmost  ill, 
And  groan  my  nature's  weight  to  feel: 
To  feel  the  clouds  that  round  me  roll, 
The  night  that  hangs  upon  my  soul, 
The  darkness  of  my  carnal  mind, 
My  will  perverse,  my  passions  blind, 
Scattered  o'er  all  the  earth  abroad, 
Immeasurably  far  from  God! 

3  Jesus,  my  heart's  desire  obtain; 
My  earnest  suit  present,  and  gain; 
My  fulness  of  corruption  show, 
The  knowledge  of  myself  bestow; 


416*  PROCESS    OF    SALVATION. 

A  deeper  displacence  at  sin, 
A  sharper  sense  of  hell  within, 
A  stronger  struggling  to  get  free, 
A  keener  appetite  for  thee. 

4  O  sovereign  Love,  to  thee  I  cry; 
Give  me  thyself  or  else  I  die; 
Save  me  from  death;  from  hell  set  free! 
Death,  hell,  are  but  the  want  of  thee. 
Quickened  by  thy  imparted  flame, 
Saved,  when  possessed  of  thee,  I  am; 
My  life,  mv  only  heaven  thou  art; 
O  might  I  feel  thee  in  my  heart! 


2.    CONTRITION. 

HYMN  541.     S.  M. 

1  "VfOW  to  thine  altar,  Lord, 
-L  l    A  broken  heart  I  bring: 
And  wilt  thou  graciously  accept 

Of  such  a  worthless  thing! 

2  To  Christ,  the  bleeding  Lamb, 

My  faith  directs  her  eyes: 
All  other  offerings  are  vain, 
But  not  his  sacrifice. 

3  That  moment  he  expired, 

The  law  was  satisfied; 
And  now  to  its  severest  claims, 
I  answer,  'Jesus  died.' 

HYMN  542.     S.  M. 

1    f\  THAT  I  could  repent, 
\J  With  all  my  idols  part, 
And  to  thy  gracious  eye  present 
A  humble,  contrite  heart! 


REPENTANCE.  417 

A  heart  with  grief  opprest, 

For  having  grieved  my  God: 
A  troubled  heart,  that  cannot  rest 

•Till  sprinkled  with  thy  blood. 

'2  Jesus,  on  nie  bestow 

The  penitent  desire; 
With  true  sincerity  of  wo, 

My  aching  breast  inspire; 
With  softening  pity  look. 

And  melt  my  hardness  down; 
Strike  with  thy  love's  resistless  stroke, 

And  break  this  heart  of  stone! 

HYMN  543.     S.  M. 

1  r\  THAT  I  could  repent! 
\J  O  that  I  could  believe! 
Thou,  by  thy  voice  the  marble  rent, 

The  rock  in  sunder  cleave! 
Thou  by  thy  two-edged  sword. 

My  soul  and  spirit  part; 
Strike  with  the  hammer  of  thy  word, 

And  break  my  stubborn  heart. 

2  Saviour  and  prince  of  peace, 

The  double  grace  bestow; 
Unloose  the  bands  cf  wickedness, 

And  let  the  captive  go: 
Grant  me  my  sins  to  feel, 

And  then  the  load  remove: — 
Wound,  and  pour  in  my  wounds,  to  heal, 

The  balm  of  pardoning  love. 

3  For  thine  own  mercy's  sake, 

The  hindrance  now  remove, 
And  into  thy  protection  take 

The  prisoner  of  thy  love; 
In  every  trying  hour, 

Stand  by  my  feeble  soul, 
And  screen  me  from  my  nature's  power, 

'Till  thou  hast  made  me  whole. 


418  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION*. 

4  This  is  thy  will,  I  know, 

That  I  should  holy  be; 
Should  let  my  sins  this  moment  go, 

This  moment  turn  to  thee: 
O  might  I  now  embrace 

Thine  all-sufficient  power! 
And  never  more  to  sin  give  place, 

And  never  brieve  thee  more. 


HYMN  544.     7s  6s  &  1  S. 

1  TESUS,  let  thy  pitying  eye 

*J    Call  back  a  wand'riug  sheep; 
False  to  thee,  like  Peter,  I 

Would  fain,  like  Peter,  weep. 
Let  me  be  by  grace  restored: 

On  me  be  all  long-suffering  shown; 
Turn  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

2  Saviour,  Prince,  enthroned  above, 

Repentance  to  impart, 
Give  me,  through  thy  dying  love, 

The  humble,  contrite  heart: 
Give  what  I  have  long  implored, 

A  portion  of  thy  grief  unknown; 
Turn,  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

3  For  thine  own  compassion's  sake 

The  gracious  wonder  show; 
Cast  my  sins  behind  thy  back, 

And  wash  me  white  as  snow: 
If  thy  goodness  now  is  stirred, 

If  now  I  would  myself  bemoan, 
Turn,  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 


REPENTANCE.  419 

4  See  me,  Saviour,  from  above, 

Nor  suffer  me  to  die! 
Life,  and  happiness,  and  love, 

Drop  from  thy  gracious  eye: 
Speak  the  reconciling  word, 

And  let  thy  mercy  melt  me  down; 
Turn  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

5  Look,  as  when  thine  eye  pursued 

The  first  apostate  man; 
Saw  him  welt'ring  in  his  blood, 

And  bade  him  rise  again: 
Speak  my  paradise  restored, 

Redeem  me  by  thy  grace  alone: 
Turn,  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

6  Look,  as  when  thy  languid  eye 

Was  closed  that  we  might  live; 
'Father,'  (at  the  point  to  die, 

My  Saviour  gasped,)  'forgive.' 
Surely  with  that  dying  word, 

He  turns,  and  looks,  and  cries,  '  'tis  done!' 
O  my  bleeding,  loving  Lord, 

Thou  break'st  my  heart  of  stone. 


HYMN  545.     6  7s. 

AVIOUR,  Prince  of  Israel's  race, 
See  me  from  thy  lofty  throne; 
Give  the  sweet  relenting  "race, 


'S 


Stone  to  flesh,  O  God,  convert; 
Cast  a  look,  and  break  my  heart! 

2  By  thy  Spirit,  Lord,  reprove, 

All  my  inmost  sins  reveal; 

Sins  against  thy  light  and  love 

Let  me  see  and  let  me  feel; 

Sins  that  crucified  my  Lord, 

Spilt  again  thy  precious  blood. 


420  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION. 

3  Jesus,  seek  thy  wandering  sheep, 

Make  me  restless  to  return; 
Bid  me  look  on  thee  and  weep, 

Bitterly  as  Peter  mourn, 
'Till  I  say,  by  grace  restored, 
'Now,  thou  know'st  I  love  thee,  Lord.* 

4  Might  I  in  thy  sight  appear 

As  the  publican  distrest; 
Stand,  not  daring  to  draw  near; 

Smite  on  my  unworthy  breast; 
Groan  the  sinner's  only  plea, 
'God  be  merciful  to  me!' 

5  O  remember  me  for  good, 

Passing  through  the  mortal  vale; 
Show  me  the  atoning  blood, 

When  my  strength  and  spirit  fail; 
Give  my  gasping  soul  to  see 
Jesus  crucified  for  me! 

HYMN  546.     C.  M. 

1  /~\  FOR  that  tenderness  of  heart, 
\J  Which  bows  before  the  Lord, 
Acknowledging  how  just  thou  art, 

And  trembling  at  thy  word! 

2  O  for  those  humble,  contrite  tears, 

Which  from  repentance  flow, 
That  consciousness  of  guilt,  which  fears 
The  long- suspended  blow! 

3  Saviour,  to  me,  in  pity  give 

The  sensible  distress; 
The  pledge  thou  wilt,  at  last,  receive, 
And  bid  me  die  in  peace: 

4  Wilt  from  the  dreadful  day  remove, 

Before  the  evil  come; 
My  spirit  hide  with  saints  above, 
My  body,  in  the  tomb. 


REPENTANCE.  421 

HYMN  547.    C.  M. 

1  f\  THOU,  whose  tender  mercy  hears 
V.J  Contrition's  humble  sigh; 
Whose  hand,  indulgent,  wipes  the  tears 

From  sorrow's  weeping  eye! 

2  See!  low  before  thy  throne  of  grace, 

A  wretched  wanderer  mourn; 
Hast  thou  not  bid  me  seeK  thy  face? 
Hast  thou  not  said,  return? 

3  Absent  from  thee,  my  guide,  my  light! 

Without  one  cheering  ray; 
Through  dangers,  fears,  and  gloomy  night, 
How  desolate  my  way! 

4  O  shine  on  this  benighted  heart, 

With  beams  of  mercy  shine, 
And  let  thy  healing  voice  impart 
A  taste  of  joys  divine. 

HYMN  545.     C.  M. 

1  mHUS  speaks  the  high  and  lofty  One— 

A    'My  throne  is  fixed  on  high; 
There,  through  eternity,  I  hear, 
The  praises  of  the  sky. 

2  Yet,  looking  down,  I  visit  oft 

The  humble,  hallowed  cell, 
And  with  the  penitent  who  mourn, 
'Tis  my  delight  to  dwell. 

3  My  presence  heals  the  wounded  heart, 

The  sad  in  spirit  cheers; 
My  presence,  from  the  bed  of  dust, 
The  contrite  sinner  rears. 

4  I  dwell  with  all  my  humble  saints 

While  they  on  earth  remain; 
And  they,  exalted,  dwell  with  me, 
With  me  for  ever  reign.' 


422  PROCESS   OF  SALVATION. 

HYMN  549.    C.  M. 

1  TTTITH  tears  of  ana^iish  I  lament, 

VV     Here  at  thy  feet,  my  God, 
My  passion,  pride,  and  discontent, 
And  vile  ingratitude. 

2  Sure  there  was  ne'er  a  heart  so  base, 

So  false  as  mine  hath  been; 
So  faithless  to  its  promises, 
So  prone  to  every  sin! 

3  My  reason  tells  me  thy  commands 

Are  holy,  just  and  true; 
Tells  me  whate'er  my  God  demands 
Is  his  most  righteous  due. 

4  Reason  I  hear,  her  counsels  weigh, 

And  all  her  words  approve; 
But  still  I  find  it  hard  to  obey, 
And  harder  yet  to  love. 

5  How  long,  dear  Saviour,  shall  I  feel 

These  stragglings  in  my  breast? 
When  wilt  thou  bow  my  stubborn  will, 
And  give  my  conscience  rest? 

HYMN  550.    L.  M. 

1  4T\  LORD  my  God,  in  mercy  turn, 
V^r   In  mercy  hear  a  sinner  mourn! 
To  thee  I  call,  to  thee  I  cry, 

0  leave  me,  leave  me  not  to  die! 

2  I  would  not  yield  when  thou  didst  draw, 

1  spurned  thy  grace,  I  mocked  thy  law; 
The  hour  is  past — the  day's  gone  by, 
And  I  am  left  alone  to  die. 

3  O  pleasures  past,  what  are  ye  now 
But  thorns  about  my  bleeding  brow! 
Spectres  that  hover  round  my  brain, 
And  aggravate  and  mock  my  pain. 


423 


4  For  pleasure  I  hare  given  my  soul; 
Now,  justice,  let  thy  thunders  roll! 
Now,  vengeance,  smile,  and  with  a  blow, 
Lay  the  rebellious  ingrate  low. 

5  Yet,  Jesus,  Jesus!  there  I'll  cling, 
I'll  crowd  beneath  his  sheltering  wing; 
I'll  clasp  the  cross,  and  holding  there, 
Even  me,  oh  bliss!  his  wrath  may  spare. 


3.    CONFESSION. 

HYMN  551.     7s. 

1  /^  OD  of  mercy! — God  of  grace! 
\JT  Hear  our  sad,  repentant  songs; 
Oh  restore  thy  suppliant  race, 

Thou,  to  whom  our  praise  belongs! 

2  Deep  regret  for  follies  past, 

Talents  wasted — time  mis- spent; 
Hearts  debased  by  worldly  cares, 
Thankless  for  the  blessings  lent, — 

3  Foolish  fears,  and  fond  desires, 

Vain  regrets,  for  things  as  vain, 
Lips  too  seldom  taught  to  praise, 
Oft  to  murmur  and  complain; — 

4  Th"se — and  every  secret  fault, 

Filled  with  grief  and  shame,  we  own; 
Humbled  at  thy  feet  we  lie, 

Seeking  pardon  from  thy  throne! 

5  God  of  mercy!  God  of  grace! 

Hear  our  sad,  repentant  «ongs; 
Oh  restore  thy  suppliant  race, 

Thou,  to  whom  our  praise  belong-. 


424  PROCESS    OF    SALVATION. 

HYMN  552.     C.  M. 

1  A  LMIGHTY  Father!  God  of  grace! 
J\.  We  all,  like  sheep  astray, 

In  folly,  from  thy  paths  have  turned, 
Each  to  his  sinful  way. 

2  Sins  of  omission  and  of  act, 

Through  all  our  lives  abound; 
Alas!  inlhought,  and  word,  and  deed, 
No  health  in  us  is  found. 

3  Oh  spare  us,  Lord! — in  mercy  spare! 

Our  contrite  souls  restore, 
Through  Him  who  suffered  on  the  cross, 
And  man's  transgressions  bore. 

4  And  grant,  O  Father!  for  his  sake, 

That  we,  through  all  our  days, 
A  just  and  godly  life  may  lead, 
To  thine  eternal  praise. 


H 


HYMN  553.     C.  M. 

OW  long  the  time  since  Christ  began, 
To  call  in  vain  on  me! 


Through  paths  of  vanity. 

2  He  called  me,  when  my  thoughtless  prime 

Was  early  ripe  to  ill; 
I  passed  from  folly  on  to  crime, 
And  yet  he  called  me  still. 

3  He  called  me,  in  the  time  of  dread, 

When  death  was  full  in  view; 
I  trembled  on  my  feverish  bed, 
And  rose  to  sin  anew. 

4  Yet  could  I  hear  him  once  again, 

As  I  have  heard  of  old, 
Methinks  he  should  not  call  irr  vain 
His  wanderer  to  the  fold. 


REPENTANCE.  42» 

5  O  thou,  that  every  thought  dost  know 

And-answerest  every  prayer! 
Try  rue  with  sickness,  want,  or  wo, 
But  snatch  me  from  despair. 

6  My  struggling  will  by  grace  control, 

Renew  my  broken  vow: — 
What  blessed  light  breaks  on  my  soul! 
My  God,  I  hear  thee  now. 

HYMN  554.     L.  M. 

1  T  OWN  my  guilt,  my  sins  confess; 

J.  Can  men  or  devils  make  them  more? 
Of  crimes  already  numberless, 

Vain  the  attempt  to  swell  the  score. 

2  Were  the  black  list  before  my  sight, 

While  I  remember  thou  hast  died, 
'Twould  only  urge  my  speedier  flight, 
To  seek  salvation  at  thy  side. 

3  Low  at  thy  feet  I'll  cast  me  down, 

To  thee  reveal  my  guilt  and  fear, 
And,  if  thou  spurn  me  from  thy  throne, 
I'll  be  the  first  who  perished  there. 


I! 


HYMN  555.     L.  M. 

LEFT  the  God  of  truth  and  light, 
left  the  God  who  gave  mc  breath, 
To  wander  in  the  wilds  of  night, 
And  perish  in  the  snares  of  death. 

Sweet  was  his  service,  and  his  yoke 
Was  light  and  easy  to  be  borne; 

Through  all  his  bonds  of  love  I  broke, 
I  cast  away  his  gifts  with  scorn. 


426  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION. 

3  I  dreamed  of  bliss  in  pleasure's  bowers; 

While  pillowing  roses  stayed  my  head; 
But  serpents  hissed  among  the  flowers; 
I  woke  and  thorns  were  all  my  bud. 

4  In  riches  when  I  sought  for  joy, 

And  placed  in  sordid  gains  my  trust, 
I  found  that  gold  was  all  alloy, 

And  worldly  treasure  fleeting  dust. 

5  Heart-broken,  friendless,  poor,  cast  down, 

Where  shall  the  chief  of  sinners  fly, 
Almighty  vengeance,  from  thy  frown? 
Eternal  justice,  from  thine  eye? 

6  Lo,  through  the  gloom  of  guilty  fears, 

My  faith  discerns  a  dawn  of*  grace; 
The  Sun  of  Righteousness  appears 
In  Jesus'  reconciling  face. 

7  My  suffering,  slain,  and  risen  Lord, 

in  sore  distress  I  turn  to  thee; 
I  claim  acceptance  on  ihy  word; 
My  God,  my  God,  forsake  not  me. 

8  Prostrate  before  the  mercy- seat, 

I  dare  not,  if  I  would,  despair; 
None  ever  perished  at  thy  feet, 
And  I  will  lie  forever  there. 

HYMN  666.     L.  M. 

1  T   ORD,  we  are  vile,  conceived  in  sin, 
J_J  And  born  unholy  and  unclean,- — 
Sprung  from  the  man  whose  guilty  fall 
Corrupts  the  race,  and  taints  us  all. 

2  Soon  as  we  draw  our  infant  breath , 
The  seeds  of  sin  grow  up  for  death; 
Thy  law  demands  a  perfect  heart, 
But  we're  defiled  in  every  part. 


REPENTANCE.  427 

3  Great  God,  create  my  heart  anew, 
And  form  my  spirit  pure  and  true: 
O  make  me  wise  betimes  to  spy 
My  danger  and  my  remedy. 

4  Behold,  I  fall  before  thy  face; 
My  only  refuge  is  thy  grace: 

No  outward  forms  can  make  me  clean; 
The  leprosy  lies  deep  within. 

5  No  bleeding  bird,  nor  bleeding  beast, 
Nor  hyssop  branch,  nor  sprinkling  priest, 
Nor  running  brook,  nor  flood,  nor  sea, 
Can  wash  the  dismal  stain  away. 

6  Jesus,  my  Lord,  thy  blood  alone 
Hath  power  sufficient  to  atone; 

Thy  blood  can  make  me  white  as  snow, 
No  Jewish  types  could  cleanse  me  so. 

7  While  guilt  disturbs  and  breaks  my  peace, 
Nor  flesh  nor  soul  hath  rest  or  ease; 
Lord,  let  me  hear  thy  pardoning  voice, 
And  make  my  broken  heart  rejoice. 


4.    REFORMATION. 

HYMN  557.     4  6s  &  2  8s. 

COME,  my  fond  fluttering  heart, 
Come,  struggle  to  be  free; 
Thou  and  the  world  must  part, 

However  hard  it  be: 
My  trembling  spirit  owns  it  just, 
But  cleaves  yet  closer  to  the  dust. 

Ye  tempting  sweets,  forbear, 

Ye  dearest  idols,  fall; 
My  love  ye  must  not  share, 

Jesus  shall  have  it  all: 
"Tis  bitter  pain,  'tis  cruel  smart, 
But  ah!  thou  must  consent,  my  heart' 


428  PROCESS    OF    SALVATION. 

3  Ye  fair  enchanting  throng! 

Ye  golden  dreams,  farewell! 
Earth  has  prevailed  too  long, 

And  now  I  break  the  spell: 
Ye  cherished  joys  of  early  years, — 
Jesus,  forgive  these  parting  tears! 

4  But  must  I  part  with  all? 

My  heart  still  fondly  pleads, 
Yes — Dagon's  self  must  fall, 

It  beats,  it  throbs,  it  bleeds: 
Is  there  no  balm  in  Gilead  found 
To  soothe  and  heal  the  smarting  wound? 

5  O  yes,  there  is  a  balm, 

A  kind  physician  there, 
My  fevered  mind  to  calm, 

To  bid  me  not  despair: 
Aid  me,  dear  Saviour,  set  me  free, 
And  I  will  all  resign  to  thee! 

6  O  may  I  feel  thy  worth, 

And  let  no  idol  dare, 
No  vanity  of  earth, 

With  thee,  my  Lord,  compare: 
Now  bid  all  worldly  joys  depart, 
And  reign  supremely  in  my  heart! 

HYMN  55S.     C.  M. 

1  fTlERRIBLE  thought!  shall  I  alone, 

X    Who  may  be  saved,  shall  I, 
Of  all,  alas!  whom  I  have  known, 
Through  sin  for  ever  die? 

2  While  all  my  old  companions  dear, 

With  whom  I  once  did  live, 
Joyful  at  God's  right  hand  appear, 
A  blessing  to  receive. 


REPENTANCE.  42? 

3  Shall  I,  amidst  a  ghastly  band, 

Dragged  to  the  judgment  seat, 
Far  on  the  left  with  horror  stand, 
My  fearful  doom  to  meet? 

4  Ah!  no; — I  still  may  turn  and  live. 

For  still  his  wrath  delays; 
He  now  vouchsafes  a  kind  reprieve, 
And  offers  me  his  grace. 

5  I  will  accept  his  offers  now: 

From  every  sin  depart; 
Perform  my  oft-repeated  vow, 
And  render  him  my  heart. 

6  I  will  improve  what  I  receive, 

The  grace  through  Jesus  given; 
Sure,  if  with  God  on  earth  I  live, 
To  live  with  God  in  heaven. 

HYMN  559.     C.  M. 

1  A   ND  must  I  part  with  all  I  have, 
J\.  Jesus,  my  Lord,  for  thee? 
This  is  my  joy,  since  thou  hast  done 

Much  more  than  this  for  me. 

2  Yes,  let  it  go, — one  look  from  thee 

Will  more  than  make  amends 
For  all  the  losses  I  sustain, 
Of  credit,  riches,  friends. 

3  Ten  thousand  worlds,  ten  thousand  lives, 

How  worthless  they  appear, 
Compared  with  thee,  supremely  good, 
Divinely  bright  and  fair! 

4  Saviour  of  souls,  while  I  from  thee 

A  single  smile  obtain, 
Though  destitute  of  all  things  else, 
I'll  glory  in  my  gain. 


430  PROCESS    OF  SALVATION. 

HYMN  560.     L.  M. 

1  "DROAD  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death, 
JLJ  And  thousands  walk  together  there; 
But  wisdom  shows  a  narrow  path, 

With  here  and  there  a  traveller. 

2  Deny  thyself,  and  take  thy  cross, — 

Is  the  Redeemer's  great  command! 
Nature  must  count  her  gold  but  dross, 
If  she  would  gain  this  heavenly  land. 

3  The  fearful  soul  that  tires  and  faints, 

And  walks  the  ways  of  God  no  more, 
Is  but  esteemed  almost  a  saint, 

And  makes  his  own  destruction  sure. 

4  Lord,  let  not  all  my  hopes  be  vain; 

Create  my  heart  entirely  new: 
Which  hypocrites  could  ne'er  attain, 
Which  false  apostates  never  knew. 

HYMN  561.     L.  M. 

1  "P\EAD  be  my  heart  to  all  below, 
JL/  To  mortal  joys  and  mortal  cares; 
To  sensual  bliss  that  charms  us  so, 

Be  dark,  mine  eyes,  and  deaf,  mine  ears. 

2  Lord,  I  renounce  my  carnal  taste 

Of  the  fair  fruit  that  sinners  prize: 
Their  paradise  shall  never  waste 
One  thought  of  mine,  but  to  despise. 

3  All  earthly  joys  are  overweighed, 

With  mountains  of  vexatious  care; 

And  where's  the  sweet  that  is  not  laid 

A  bait  to  some  destructive  snare? 

4  Begone,  for  ever,  mortal  things! 

Thou  mighty  mole-hill,  earth,  farewell! 
Angels  aspire  on  lofty  wings, 

And  leave  the  globe  for  ants  to  dwell. 


INVITATION    AND    ENCOURAGEMENT.  431 

5  Come,  heaven,  and  fill  my  vast  desires, 
Mv  soul  pursues  the  sovereign  good; 
She  was  all  made  of  heavenly  fires, 
Nor  can  she  live  on  meaner  food. 

HYMN  562.     6  8s. 

1  ~j\/T  ASTER,  I  own  thy  lawful  claim, 
ItJL  Thine,  wholly  thine,  I  long  to  be! 
Thou  secst,  at  last,  I  willing  am, 

Where'er  thou  goest,  to  follow  thee: 
Myself  in  all  things  to  deny; 
Thine,  wholly  thine,  to  live  and  die. 

2  Whate'er  my  sinful  flesh  requires, 

For  thee  I  cheerfully  forego; 
My  covetous  and  vain  desires, 

My  hopes  of  happiness  below; 
My  senses  and  my  passions'  food, 
And  all  my  thirst  for  creature-srood. 


2  Pleasure,  and  wealth,  and  praise  no  more 
Shall  lead  my  captive  soul  astray: 

fond  pursuits  I  all  give  o'er. 
Thee,  only  thee,  resolved  t'  obey: 
My  own  in  all  things  to  resign, 
And  know  no  other  will  but  thine. 


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INVITATION     AND     ENCOURAGEMENT, 

HYMN   563.     4   6s  &  2  Ss. 


B 


LOW  ye  the  trumpet,  blow 
The  gladly  solemn  sound: 
Let  all  the  nations  know, 

To  earth's  remotest  bound, 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  came; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 


432  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION. 

2  Jesus,  our  great  High  Priest, 

Hath  full  atonement  made: 
Ye  weary  spirits,  rest; 

Ye  mournful  souls  be  glad; 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come. 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

3  Extol  the  Lamb  of  God, 

The  all -atoning  Lamb; 
Redemption  through  his  blood 

Throughout  the  world  proclaim: 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

4  Ye  slaves  of  sin  and  hell, 

Your  liberty  receive: 
And  safe  in  Jesus  dwell, 

And  blest  in  Jesus  live: 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

0  Ye  who  have  sold  for  nought 

Your  heritage  above, 
Receive  it  back,  unbought, 

The  gift  of  Jesus'  love: 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come; 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

6  The  gospel  trumpet  hear, 

The  news  of  heavenly  grace; 

And  saved  from  earth,  appear 
Before  your  Saviour's  lace: 

The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come; 

Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

HYMN  564.     4  6s  &  2  8s. 

1  TT'AIR  shines  the  morning  star; 
X     The  silver  trumpets  sound, 
Their  notes  re-echoing  far, 

While  dawns  the  day  around: 


INVITATION    AND   ENCOURAGEMENT.  i'S'S 

Joy  to  the  slave;  the  slave  is  free; 
It  is  the  year  of  jubilee. 

2  Pris'ners  of  hope,  in  gloom 

And  silence  left  to  die, 
With  Christ's  unfolding  tomb, 

Your  portals  open  fly; 
Rise  with  your  Lord;— he  sets  you  free; 
It  is  the  year  of  jubilee. 

3  Ye,  who  have  sold  for  nought 

The  land  your  fathers  won.. 
Behold  how  God  hath  wrought 

Redemption  through  his  Son: 
Your  heritage  again  is  free, 
It  is  the  year  of  jubilee. 

4  Ye,  who  yourselves  have  sold, 

For  debts  to  justice  due, 
Ransomed,  but  not  with  gold, 

He  gave  himself  for  you! 
The  blood  of  Christ  hath  made  you  free: 
It  is  the  year  of  jubilee. 

5  Captives  of  sin  and  shame, 

O'er  earth  and  ocean,  hear 
An  angel's  voice  proclaim 

The  Lord's  accepted  year: 
Let  Jacob  rise,  be  Israel  free, 
It  is  the  year  of  jubilee. 

HYMN  565.     8  7s. 

1   TAROOPING  soul,  shake  off  thy  fears; 
\J  Fearful  soul,  be  strong,  be  bold; 
Tarry  till  the  Lord  appears, 

Never,  never  quit  thy  hold! 
Murmur  not  at  his  delay, 

Dare  not  set  thy  God  a  time: 
Calmly  for  his  coming  stay, 

Leave  it,  leave  it  all  to  him. 


434  PROCESS   OF   SALVATIOX. 

2  Every  one  that  seeks  shall  find; 

Every  one  that  asks  shall  have; 
Christ,  the  Saviour  of  mankind, 

Willing,  able,  all  to  save; 
I  shall  his  salvation  see; 

I  in  faith  on  Jesus  call; 
I  from  sin  shall  be  set  free; 

Perfectly  set  free  from  all. 


3  Lord,  my  time  is  in  thy  hand; 

Weak  and  helpless  as  I  am, 
Surely  thou  canst  make  me  stand; 

I  believe  in  Jesus'  name: 
Saviour  in  temptation  thou, 

Thou  hast  saved  me  heretofore; 
Thou  from  sin  dost  save  me  now; 

Thou  shalt  save  me  evermore. 

HYMN  566.     8  7s. 

1  /"10ME,  ye  weary  sinners,  come, 
\J   All  who  groan  beneath  your  load: 
Jesus  calls  his  wand'rers  home: 

Hasten  to  your  pard'ning  God. 
Come  ye  guilty  souls,  opprest, 

Answer  to  the  Saviour's  call; 
'Come,  and  I  will  give  you  rest: 

Come,  and  I  will  save  you  all.' 

2  Jesus,  full  of  truth  and  love, 

We  thy  kindest  word  obey; 
Faithful  let  thy  mercies  prove; 

Take  our  load  of  <ruilt  away: 
Fain  we  would  on  thee  rely, 

Cast  on  thee  our  every  care: 
To  thine  arms  of  mercy  fly, 

Find  our  lasting  quiet  there. 


INVITATION   AND   ENCOURAGEMENT.  485 

3  Burdened  with  a  world  of  grief, 

Burdened  with  our  sinful  load, 
Burdened  with  this  unbelief, 

Burdened  with  the  wrath  of  God; 
Lo!  we  come  to  thee  for  ease, 

True  and  gracious  as  thou  art; 
Now  our  groaning  souls  release, 

Write  forgiveness  on  our  heart. 

HYMN  567.     C  M. 

1  rpHE  Saviour  calls — let  every  ear 

_L    Attend  the  heavenly  sound; 
Ye  doubting  souls,  dismiss  your  fear, 
Hope  smiles  reviving  round. 

2  For  every  thirsty,  longing  heart, 

Here  streams  of  bounty  flow, 
And  life,  and  health  and  bliss  impart, 
To  banish  mortal  wo. 

3  Here  springs  of  sacred  pleasure  rise, 

To  ease  your  every  pain; 
(Immortal  fountain!  full  supplies!) 
Nor  shall  you  thirst  in  vain. 

4  Ye  sinners,  come,  'tis  mercy's  voice; 

The  gracious  call  obey: 
Mercy  invites  to  heavenly  joys — 
And  can  you  yet  delay? 

5  Bless'd  Saviour,  draw  reluctant  hearts; 

To  thee  let  sinners  fly, 
And  take  the  bliss  thy  love  imparts, 
And  drink  and  never  die. 

HYMN  568.    C  M. 

1   T  ET  every  mortal  ear  attend, 
JLi  And  every  heart  rejoice, 
The  trumpet  of  the  gospel  sounds 
With  an  inviting:  voice. 


436  PROCESS    OF   SALVATION. 

2  Ho,  all  ye  hungry,  starving  souls, 

That  feed  upon  the  wind; 
And  vainly  strive,  with  earthly  toys, 
To  fill  an  empty  mind. 

3  Eternal  wisdom  has  prepared 

A  soul-reviving  feast; 
And  bids  your  longing  appetite 
The  rich  provision  taste. 

4  Ho,  ye  that  pant  for  living  streams, 

And  pine  away  and  die; 
Here  you  may  quench  your  raging  thirst 
With  springs  that  never  dry. 

5  Rivers  of  love  and  mercy,  here, 

In  a  rich  ocean  join; 
Salvation  in  abundance  flows 
Like  floods  of  milk  and  wine. 

6  The  happy  gates  of  gospel  grace, 

Stand  open  night  and  day: 
Lord,  we  are  come  to  seek  supplies, 
And  drive  our  wants  away. 

HYMN  569.     8s  7s  &  1  4. 

1  /~10ME,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  needy, 
Vy    Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  sore! 
Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you, 

Full  of  pity,  love  and  power: 

He  is  able, 
He  is  willing,  doubt  no  more! 

2  Ho!  ye  thirsty,  come  and  welcome, 

God's  free  bounty  glorify; 
True  belief,  and  true  repentance, 
Every  grace  that  brings  you  nigh; — 

Without  money, 
Come  to  Jesus  Christ,  and  buy. 


INVITATION    AND    ENCOURAGEMENT.  437 

3  Let  not  conscience  make  you  linger, 

Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream: 
All  the  fitness  he  requireth, 
Is  to  feel  your  need  of  him: 

This  he  gives  you; 
'Tis  the  Spirit's  glimmering  beam. 

4  Come,  ye  weary,  heavy  laden, 

Lost  and  ruined  by  the  fall; 

If  you  tarry  till  you're  better, 

You  will  never  come  at  all; 

Not  the  righteous, — 
Sinners,  Jesus  came  to  call. 

5  Agonizing  in  the  garden; 

Lo!  your  Saviour  prostrate  lies! — 
On  the  bloody  tree  behold  him; 
Hear  him  cry,  before  he  dies, 

•It  is  finished,' 
Sinners,  will  not  this  suffice? 

6  Lo!  the  incarnate  God  ascending, 

Pleads  the  merit  of  his  blood; 
Venture  on  him,  venture  freely, 
Let  no  other  trust  intrude, 

None  but  Jesus 
Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 

7  Saints  and  angels,  joined  in  concert, 

Sing  the  praises  of  the  Lamb; 

While  the  blissful  seats  of  heaven, 

Sweetly  echo  with  his  name; 

Hallelujah! 
Sinners  here  may  do  the  same. 

HYMN  570.     L.  M. 

1  'TTO!  every  one  that  thirsts,  draw  nigh! 
XL   ('Tis  God  invites  the  fallen  race;) 
Mercy  and  free  salvation  buy; 
Buy  wine,  and  milk,  and  gospel  grace. 


438  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION. 

2  'Come  to  the  living  waters,  come! 

Sinners,  obey  your  Maker's  call; 

Return,  ye  weary  wanderers,  home, 

And  find  my  grace  is  free  for  all. 

3  'See  from  the  rock  a  fountain  rise! 

For  you  in  healing  streams  it  rolls; 
Money  ye  need  not  bring,  nor  price, 
Ye  labouring,  burdened,  sin-sick  souls. 

4  'Nothing  ye  in  exchange  shall  give; 

Leave  all  you  have  and  are  behind: 
Frankly  the  gift  of  God  receive, 
Pardon  and  peace  in  Jesus  find. 

5  'Why  seek  ye  that  which  is  not  bread. 

Nor  can  your  hungry  souls  sustain? 
On  ashes,  husks,  and  air  ye  feed; 
Ye  spend  your  little  all  in  vain. 

6  'In  search  of  empty  joys  below, 

Ye  toil  with  unavailing  strife: 
Whither,  ah!  whither  would  ye  go? 
1  have  the  words  of  endless  life. 

7  'Hearken  to  me  with  earnest  care, 

And  freely  eat  substantial  food; 

The  sweetness  of  my  mercy  share. 

And  taste  that  I  alone  am  good . 

8  4I  bid  you  all  my  goodness  prove: 

My  promises  "for  all  are  free: 
Come,  taste  the  manna  of  my  love, 
And  let  your  soul  delight  in  me. 

9  'Your  willing  ear  and  heart  incline, 

My  words  believingly  receive; 
Quickened  your  souls  by  faith  divine. 
An  everlastin?  life  shall  live.' 


INVITATION    AND    ENCOURAGEMENT.  439 

HYMN  571.     L.  M. 

1  CUNNERS,  obey  the  gospel  word! 
O  Haste  to  the  supper  of  my  Lord; 
Be  wise  to  know  your  gracious  day; 
All  things  are  ready,  come  away! 

2  Ready  the  Father  is  to  own, 
And  kiss  his  late  returning  Son; 
Ready  your  loving  Saviour  stands, 
And  spreads  for  you  his  bleeding  hands. 

3  Ready  the  Spirit  of  his  love, 
Just  now  the  stony  to  remove; 

To  apply,  and  witness  with  the  blood, 
And  wash,  and  seal  the  sons  of  God. 

4  Ready  for  you  the  angels  wait, 
To  triumph  in  vour  blest  estate, 
Tuning  their  harps,  they  long  to  praise 
The  wonders  of  redeeming  grace. 

.  5  The  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Are  ready  with  their  shining  host: 
All  heaven  is  ready  to  resound, 
'The  dead's  alive!  the  lost  is  found'' 

PART    SECOND. 

1  Come  then,  ye  sinners,  to  your  Lord, 
In  Christ  to  paradise  restored: 

His  proffered  benefits  embrace, 
The  plenitude  of  gospel  grace. 

2  A  pardon  written  with  his  blood, 
The  favor  and  the  peace  of  God; 
The  seeing  eye,  the  feeling  sense, 
The  mystic  joys  of  penitence. 

3  The  godly  fear,  the  pleasing  smart, 
The  meltings  of  a  broken  heart; 
The  tears  that  tell  your  sins  forgiven; 
The  sisrhs  that  waft  vour  sonls  to  heaven 


440  PROCESS    OF   SALVATION. 

4  The  guiltless  shame,  the  sweet  distress. 
The  unutterable  tenderness; 

The  genuine,  meek  humility; 

The  wonder,  'why  such  love  to  me!' 

5  The  o'erwhelming  power  of  saving  grace, 
The  sight  that  veils  the  seraph's  face, 
The  speechless  awe  that  dares  not  move, 
And  all  the  silent  heaven  of  love. 

HYMN  572.     L.  M. 

1  /~*\  OME,  sinners,  to  the  gospel  feast; 
\y   Let  every  soul  be  Jesus'  guest; 
Ye  need  not  one  be  left  behind, 

For  God  hath  bidden  all  mankind. 

2  Sent  by  my  Lord ,  on  you  I  call; 
The  invitation  is  to  all: 

Come,  all  the  world;  come,  sinner,  thou; 
All  things  in  Christ  are  ready  now. 

3  Come  all  ye  souls  by  sin  opprest, 
Ye  restless  wanderers  after  rest, 

Ye  poor,  and  maimed,  and  halt,  and  blind, 
In  Christ  a  hearty  welcome  find. 

4  My  message  as  from  God  receive; 
Ye  all  may  come  to  Chrst  and  live; 
O  let  his  love  your  hearts  constrain, 
Nor  suffer  him  to  die  in  vain! 

5  See  him  set  forth  before  your  eyes, 
That  precious,  bleeding  sacrifice! 
His  offered  benefits  embrace, 

And  freely  now  be  saved  by  grace. 

6  This  is  the  time;  no  more  delay; 
Th'  accepted  time — salvation's  day; 
Come  in.  this  moment,  at  his  call. 
And  live  for  him  who  died  for  all. 


r  aith„  441 

FAITH. 


1.    NATURE    OF   FAITH. 

HYMN  573.    S.  M. 


F., 


Where'er  it  is  bestowed; 
It  boasts  a  high,  celestial  birth* 
And  is  the  gift  of  God. 

2  Jesus  it  owns  as  King, 

Arid  all- atoning  Priest; 
It  claims  no  merit  of  its  own, 
But  looks  for  all  in  Christ. 

3  To  him  it  leads  the  soul, 

When  filled  with  deep  distress; 
Flies  to  the  fountain  of  his  blood, 
And  trusts  his  righteousness. 

4  Since  'tis  thy  work  alone, 

And  that  divinely  free; 
Lord,  send  the  Spirit  of  thy  Son, 
To  work  this  faith  in  me. 


HYMN  574.     C.  M. 

AITH  is  the  brightest  evidence 
Of  things  beyond  our  sight; 
It  pierces  through  the  veil  ot  sense, 
And  dwells  in  heavenly  light. 


'F 


2  It  sets  time  past  in  present  view, 
Brings  distant  prospects  home, 
Of  things  a  thousand  years  ago, 
Or  thousand  years  to  come. 

■3  By  faith  we  know  the  world  was  made 
By  God's  almighty  word; 
We  know  the  heavens  and  earth  shall  fade 
And  be  again  restored. 
29     * 


442  PROCESS    OF   SALX'ATlOy, 

4  Abraham  obeyed  the  Lord's  command, 

From  his  own  country  driven; 
By  faith  he  sought  a  promised  land, 
But  found  his  rest  in  heaven, 

5  Thus  through  life's  pilgrimage  we  stray, 

The  promise  in  our  eye; 
By  faith  we  walk  the  narrow  way, 
That  leads  to  joy  on  high. 

HYMN  575.    C.  M. 

1  T71AITH  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  Mia, 
Jl     And  saves  me  frOm  its  snares; 

Its  aid  in   every  duty  brings 
And  softens  all  my  cares: 

2  Extinguishes  the  thirst  of  sin, 

And  lights  the  sacred  fire 
Of  love  to  Gcd  and  heavenly  things, 
And  feeds  the  pure  desire. 

3  The  wounded  conscience  knows  its  power 

The  healing  balm  to  give; 
That  balm  the  saddest  heart  can  cheer, 
And  make  the  dying  live. 

4  Wide  it  unveils  celestial  worlds, 

Where  deathless  pleasures  reignj 
And  bids  me  seek  my  portion  there, 
Nor  bids  me  seek  in  vain. 

5  Shows  me  the  precious  promise,  sealed 

With  the  Redeemer's  blood; 
And  helps  my  feeble  hope  to  rest 
Upon  a  faithful  God. 

t>  There,  there  unshaken  would  I  rest, 
'Till  this  vile  body  dies; 
And  then,  on  faith's  triumphant  wing*, 
At  once  to  glory  rise.. 


FA.ITH.  443 

HYMN  576.     C.  M. 

1  ~|%/TISTAKEN  souls!  that  dream  of  heaven, 
ItJ.     And  make  their  empty  boast, 

Of  inward  joys,  and  sins  forgiven, 
While  they  are  slaves  to  lust. 

2  Vain  are  our  fancies,  airy  flights, 

If  faith  be  cold  and  dead, 

None  but  a  living  power  unites 

To  Christ  the  living  head. 

3  'Tis  faith  that  changes  all  the  heart, 

'Tis  faith  that  works  by  love, 

That  bids  all  sinful  joys  depart, 

•         And  lifts  the  thoughts  above. 

4  'Tis  faith  that  conquers  earth  and  hell, 

By  a  celestial  power; 
This  is  the  grace  that  shall  prevail 
In  the  decisive  hour. 

5  Faith  must  obey  her  Father's  will, 

As  well  as  trust  his  grace; 
A  pard'ning  God  is  jealous  still 
For  his  own  holiness. 

6  When  from  the  curse  he  sets  us  free, 

He  makes  our  nature  clean; 
Nor  would  he  send  his  Son  to  be 
The  minister  of  sin. 

7  His  Spirit  purifies  our  frame, 

And  seals  our  peace  with  God; 
Jesus,  and  his  salvation,  came 
By  water  and  by  blood. 

HYMN  577.    L.  M. 

• 

1  TT^IS  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come, 

A.    We  walk  through  deserts  dark  as  night., 
'Till  we  arrive  at  heaven,  our  home, 
Faith  is  our  guide,  and  faith  our  light. 


444  PROCESS    OF   SALVATION. 

2  The  want  of  sight  she  well  supplies; 

She  makes  the  pearly  gates  appear; 
Far  into  distant  worlds  she  pries, 
And  brings  eternal  glories  near. 

3  Cheerful  we  tread  the  desert  through, 

While  faith  inspires  a  heavenly  ray, 
Though  lions  roar,  and  tempests  blow, 
And  rocks  and  dangers  fill  the  way. 

4  So  Abraham,  by  divine  command, 

Left  his  own  house  to  walk  with  God; 
His  faith  beheld  the  promised  land, 
And  fired  his  zeal  along  the  road. 

HYMN  57S.     L.  M. 

1  A   UTHOR  of  faith,  eternal  Word, 

J\.  Whose  Spirit  breathes  the  active  flame; 
Faith,  like  its  Finisher  and  Lord, 
To-day  as  yesterday  the  same: 

2  To  thee  our  humble  hearts  aspire, 

And  ask  the  gift  unspeakable: 
Increase  in  us  the  kindled  fire, 
In  us  the  work  of  faith  fulfil. 

3  By  faith  we  know  thee  strong  to  save: 

(Save  us,  a  present  Saviour  thou!) 
Whate'er  we  hope,  by  faith  we  have, 
Future  and  past  subsisting  now. 

4  To  him  that  in  thy  name  believes, 

Eternal  life  with  thee  is  given; 
Into  himself  he  all  receives, 

Pardon,  and  holiness  and  heaven. 

5  The  things  unknown  to  feeble  sense, 

Unseen  by  reason's  glimmering  ray, 
With  strong  commanding  evidence, 
Their  heavenly  origin  display. 


FAITH. 


44* 


Faith  lends  its  realizing  light, 

The  clouds  disperse,  the  shadows  fly 
The  Invisible  appears  in  sight, 
And  God  is  seen  by  mortal  eye. 


2.    PRAYER    FOR    FAITH. 

HYMN  579.    C.  M. 

1  TT^ATHER,  I  stretch  my  hands  to  thee, 
X     No  other  help  I  know; 

If  thou  withdraw  thyself  from  me, 
Ah!  whither  shall  I  go? 

2  What  did  thy  only  Son  endure 

Before  I  drew  my  breath; 
What  pain,  what  labor,  to  secure 
My  soul  from  endless  death! 

3  O  Jesus,  could  I  this  believe, 

I  now  should  feel  thy  power; 
Now  all  my  wants  thou  wouldst  relieve 
In  this,  the  accepted  hour. 

4  Author  of  faith,  to  thee  I  lift 

My  weary  longing  eyes: 

•     O  let  me  now  receive  that  gift! 

My  soul  without  it  dies. 

5  Surely  thou  canst  not  let  me  die; 

O  speak,  and  I  shall  live! 

For  here  I  will  unwearied  lie, 

'Till  thou  thy  Spirit  give. 

6  How  would  mv  fainting  soul  rejoice, 

Could  I  but  see  thy  face; 
Now  let  me  hear  thy  quick'ning  voice, 
And  taste  thy  pardoning  grace! 


446  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION". 

HYMN  580.     C.  M. 


]G 


OD  is  in  this  and  every  place; 
But  O,  how  dark  and  void 
To  me! — 'Tis  one  great  wilderness, 
This  earth  without  my  God. 


2  Empty  of  Him  who  all  things  fills, 

'Till  he  his  light  impart, 
'Till  he  his  glorious  self  reveals, 
The  veil  is  on  my  heart. 

3  O  thou,  who  seest  and  know'st  my  grief. 

Thyself,  unseen,  unknown, 
Pity  my  helpless  unbelief, 
And  take  away  the  stone! 

4  Regard  me  with  a  gracious  eye, 

The  long-sought  blessing  give; 
And  bid  me,  at  the  point  to  die, 
Behold  thy  face  and  live. 

5  Now,  Jesus,  now,  the  Father's  love 

Shed  in  my  heart  abroad; 
The  middle  wall  of  sin  remove, 
And  let  me  in  to  God. 

HYMN  5S1.     C.  M. 

1  rjMlOU  hidden  God,  for  whom  I  groan, 

A    Till  thou  thyself  declare, 
God  inaccessible,  unknown; 

Regard  a  sinner's  prayer! 
A  sinner  welt'ring  in  his  blood, 

Unpurged,  and  unforgiven; 
Far  distant  from  the  living  God, 

As  far  as  hell  from  heaven. 

2  An  unregenerate  child  of  man, 

To  thee  for  faith  I  call; 
Pity  thy  fallen  creature's  pain, 
And  raise  me  from  my  fall. 


u: 


The  darkness  which  through  thee  I  feel, 

Thou  oaly  canst  remove; 
Thy  own  eternal  power  reveal.. 

Thy  Deity  of  love. 

3  Thou  hast  in  unbelief  shut  up, 

That  sraec  may  let  me  go; 
In  hope  believing  against  hope, 

I  wait  the  truth  to  know. 
Thou  wiit  in  me  reveal  thy  name, 

Thou  wilt  thy  light  afford: 
Bound  and  oppressed,  yet  thine  I  am, 

The  prisoner  of  the  Lord. 

4  I  would  not  to  thy  foe  submit; 

I  hate  the  tyrant's  chain; 
Send  forth  the  prisoner  from  the  pit, 

Nor  let  me  cry  in  vain! 
Show  me  the  blood  that  bought  my  peace, 

The  covenant  blood  apply, 
And  all  my  griefs  at  once  shall  cease, 

And  all  my  sins  shall  die. 

5  Now,  Lord,  if  thou  art  power,  descend. 

The  mountain  sin  remove; 
My  unbelief  and  troubles  end, 

If  thou  art  truth  and  love. 
Speak,  Jesus,  speak  into  my  heart 

What  thou  for  me  hast  done; 
One  grain  of  living  faith  impart, 

And  God  is  all  my  own! 


HYMN  5S2.    4  Ss  &  2  6s. 

UTHOR  of  faith,  to  thee  I  cry, 
To  thee,  who  wouldst  not  have  me  die, 
But  know  the  truth  and  live: 
Open  mine  eyes  to  see  thy  face, 
Work  in  rav  heart  the  saving  grace, 
The  life  eternal  give. 


•A 


443 


PROCESS    OF   SAIVATION". 


2  Shut  up  in  unbelief,  I  groan, 

And  blindly  servo  a  God  unknown^ 

Till  thou  the  veil  remove, 
The  gift  unspeakable  impart, 
And  write  thy  uarae  upon  my  heart, 

And  manifest  thy  love. 

3  I  know  the  work  is  only  thine, 
The  gift  of  faith  is  all  divine; 

But  if  on  thee  we  call, 
Thou  wilt  the  benefit  bestow, 
And  pre  us  hearts  to  feel  and  know 

That  thou  hast  died  for  all. 

4  Thou  bid's!  U3  knock  and  enter  in, 
Come  unto  thee,  and  rest  from  sin, 

The  blessing  seek  and  find: 
Thou  bid'st  us  ask  thy  grace,  and  have: 
Thou  canst,  thou  would'st  this  moment  save 

Both  me  and  all  mankind. 

5  Be  it  according  to  thy  word! 

Now  let  me  find  mypard'ning  Lord; 

Let  what  I  ask  be  given: 
The  bar  of  unbelief  remove, 
Open  the  door  of  faith  and  love, 

And  take  me  into  heaven! 

HYMN  5S3.     6  Ss. 

1  T^ATHER  of  Jesus  Christ,  the  just, 

A     My  Friend  ^nd  Advocate  with  thee. 
Pity  a  soul  that  fain  would  trust 

In  him  who  lived  and  died  for  me: 
But  only  thou  canst  make  him  known, 
And  in  my  heart  reveal  thy  Son. 

2  If.  drawn  by  thine  alluring  grace, 

My  want  of  living  faith  J  feej, 
Show  me  in  Christ  thy  smiling  face.: 
What  flesh  and  blood  can  ne'er  reveal, 


449 


Thine  all-redeeming  Son  display, 
And  call  ray  darkness  into  day. 

3  The  gift  unspeakable  impart; 

Command  the  light  of  faith  to  shine; 
To  shine  in  my  dark,  drooping  heart, 

And  fill  me  with  the  life  divine: 
Now  bid  the  new  creation  be; 
O  God,  let  there  be  faith  in  me! 


3.    EXERCISE    OF    FAITH. 

HYMN  584.     S.  M. 

1  A  H!  whither  should  I  go, 

_i\_  Burdened,  and  sick,  and  faint; 
To  whom  should  I  my  troubles  show, 

And  pour  out  my  complaint! 
Mv  Saviour  bids  me  come; 

Ah!  why  do  I  delay? 
He  calls  the  weary  sinner  home, 
And  yet  from  him  I  stay! 

2  What  is  it  keeps  me  back, 

From  which  I  cannot  part? 
Which  will  not  let  ray  Saviour  take 

Possession  of  my  heart? 
Some  cursed  thing  unknown 

Must  surely  lurk  within; 
Some  idol,  which  I  will  not  own, 

Some  secret  bosom- 6in. 

3  Jesus,  the  hindrance  show, 

Which  I  have  feared  to  see, 
Yet  let  me  now  consent  to  know 

What  keeps  me  out  of  thee. 
Searcher  of  hearts,  in  mine 

Thy  trying  power  display; 
Into  its  darkest  corners  shine. 

And  take  the  veil  away. 


450  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION. 

4  I  now  believe,  in  thee 

Compassion  reigns  alone; 
According  to  my  faith,  to  me 

O  let  it,  Lord,  be  done! 
In  me  is  all  the  bar, 

Which  thou  would'st  fain  remove; 
Remove  it,  and  I  shall  declare 

That  God  is  onlv  love. 


HYMN  535.    7s  6s  &  1  3. 

1  T7AIN,  delusive  world,  adieu, 

V     With  all  of  creature-good, 
Only  Jesus  I  pursue, 

Who  bought  me  with  his  blood! 
All  thy  pleasure  I  forego, 

I  trample  on  thy  wealth  and  pride, 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know, 

And  Jesus  crucified. 

2  Other  knowledge  I  disdain, 

'Tis  all  but  vanity: 
Christ,  the  Lamb  of  God  was  slain, 

He  tasted  death  for  me! 
Me  to  save  from  endless  wo 

The  sin  atoning  victim  died! 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know, 

And  Jesus  crucified! 


3  Here  will  I  set  up  my  rest; 

My  fluctuating  heart 
From  the  haven  of  his  breast, 

Shall  never  more  depart: 
Whither  should  a  sinner  go? 

His  wounds  for  me  stand  open  wide; 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know, 

And  Jesus  crucified! 


451 


Him  to  know  is  life  and  peace, 

And  pleasure  without  end; 
This  js  all  my  happiness, 

On  Jesus  to  depend; 
Daily  in  his  grace  to  grow, 

And  ever  in  his  faith  abide: 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know, 

And  Jesus  crucified! 


HYMN  5S6.     7s  6s  &  1 


L 


ET  the  world  their  virtue  boast, 
Their  works  of  righteousness; 
I,  a  wretch  undone  and  lost, 
Am  freely  saved  by  grace. 
Other  title  I  disclaim; 

This,  only  this,  is  all  my  plea: 
I  the  chief  of  sinners  am, 
But  Jesus  died  for  me. 

2  Happy  they  whose  joys  abound, 

Like  Jordan's  swelling  stream, 
Who  their  heaven  in  Christ  have  found. 

And  give  the  praise  to  him; 
Meanest  follower  of  the  Lamb, 

His  steps  I  at  a  distance  see; 
I  the  chief  of  sinners  am, 

But  Jesus  died  for  me. 

HYMN  5S7.     C.  M. 

1  TESUS,  to  thee,  I  now  can  fly, 
fj    On  whom  my  help  is  laid: 
Oppressed  by  sins,  I  lift  my  eye, 

And  see  the  shadows  fade. 

2  Believing  on  my  Lord,  I  find 

A  sure  and  present  aid: 
On  thee  alone  my  constant  mind 
Is  every  moment  stayed. 


452  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION. 

3  Whate'er  in  me  seems  wise,  or  good, 

Or  strong,  I  here  disclaim; 
I  wash  my  garments  in  the  blood 
Of  the  atoning  Lamb. 

4  Jesus,  my  strength,  my  life,  my  rest, 

On  thee  will  I  depend, 
'Till  summoned  to  the  marriage-feast, 
When  faith  in  sight  shall  end. 


F 


HYMN  53S.     C.  M. 

ATHER  of  Jesus  Christ,  my  Lord, 
My  Saviour  and  my  Head, 
I  trust  in  thee,  whose  powerful  word 
Hath  raised  him  from  the  dead. 

2  Thou  know'st  for  my  offence  he  died, 

And  rose  again  for  me, 
Fully  and  freely  justified, 
That  I  might  live  to  thee. 

3  Eternal  life  to  all  mankind 

Thou  hast  in  Jesus  given; 
And  all  who  seek,  in  him  shall  find, 
The  happiness  of  heaven. 

4  In  hope,  against  all  human  hope, 

Self-desperate,  I  believe; 
Thy  quick'ning  word  shall  raise  me  up, 
Thou  shalt  thy  Spirit  give. 

5  The  thing  surpasses  all  my  thought; 

But  faithful  is  my  Lord: 
Through  unbelief  I  stagger  not, 
For  "God  hath  spoke  the  word. 

6  Faith,  mighty  faith,  the  promise  sees, 

And  looks  to  that  alone; 
Laughs  at  impossibilities, 
And  cries  'It  shall  be  done!' 


FAITH.  453 

7  To  thee  the  glory  of  thy  power, 

And  faithfulness  I  give; 
I  shall  in  Christ,  at  that  glad  hour, 
And  Christ  in  me  shall  live. 

8  Obedient  faith,  that  waits  on  thee, 

Thou  never  wilt  reprove: 
But  thou  wilt  form  thy  Son  in  me, 
And  perfect  me  in  love. 

HYMN  5S9.     L.  M. 

1  TTTHEREWITH,  O  God,  shall  I  draw  near, 

VV    And  bow  myself  before  thy  face? 
How  in  thy  purer  eyes  appear? 

What  shall  I  bring  to  gain  thy  grace? 

2  Will  gifts  delight  the  Lord  most  high? 

Will  multiplied  oblations  please? 
Thousands  of  rams  his  favor  buy, 
Or  slaughtered  hecatombs  appease? 

3  Can  these  avert  the  wrath  of  God? 

Can  these  wash  out  my  guilty  stain? 
Rivers  of  oil,  and  seas  of  blood, 
Alas!  they  all  must  flow  in  vain. 

4  Whoe'er  to  thee  themselves  approve, 

Must  take  the  path  thy  word  hast  showed; 
Justice  pursue,  and  mercy  love, 

And  humbly  walk  by  faith  with  God. 

5  But  though  my  life  henceforth  be  thine, 

Present  for  past  can  ne'er  atone: 
Though  I  to  thee  the  whole  resign, 
I  only  give  thee  back  thine  own. 

6  What  have  I  then  wherein  to  trust? 

I  nothing  have,  I  nothing  am; 
Excluded  is  my  every  boast, 
My  glory  swallowed  up  in  shame. 


454  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION. 

7  Guilty  I  stand  before  thy  face; 

On  me  I  feel  thy  wrath  abide; 
'Tis  just  the  sentence  should  take  place: 
'Tis  just— but,  O,  thy  Son  hath  died! 

8  Jesus,  the  Lamb  of  God,  hath  bled; 

He  bore  our  sins  upon  the  tree; 
Beneath  our  curse  he  bowed  his  head; 
'Tis  finished!  he  hath  died  for  me! 

9  See  where  before  the  throne  he  stands, 

And  pours  the  all-prevailing  prayer! 
Points  to  his  side,  and  lifts  his  hands, 
And  shows  that  I  am  graven  there! 

10  He  ever  lives  for  me  to  pray; 

He  prays  that  I  with  him  may  reign; 
Amen  to  what  my  Lord  doth  say! 
Jesus,  thou  canst  not  pray  in  vain. 

HYMN  590.    L.  M. 

1  T  ORD,  I  despair  myself  to  heal: 
\^A  I  see  my  sin,  but  cannot  feel; 

I  cannot  till  thy  Spirit  blow, 
And  bid  the  obedient  waters  flow. 

2  'Tis  thine  a  heart  of  flesh  to  give; 
Thy  gifts  I  only  can  receive; 
Here,  then  to  thee,  I  all  resign; 

To  draw,  redeem,  and  seal, — is  thine. 

3  With  simple  faith,  on  thee  I  call, 
My  light,  my  life,  my  Lord,  my  all: 
I  wait  the  moving  of  the  pool; 

I  wait  the  word  that  speaks  me  whole. 

4  Speak,  gracious  Lord,  my  sickness  cure, 
Make  my  infected  nature  pure: 
Peace,  righteousness,  and  joy  impart, 
And  pour  thy  love  into  my  heart! 


455- 


HYMN  591.     683. 


1  pOME,  O  thou  Traveller  unknown, 
Kj  Whom  still  I  hold,  but  cannot  see! 
My  company  before  is  gone, 

And  I  am  left  alone  with  thee: 
With  thee  all  night  I  mean  to  stay, 
And  wrestle  till  the  break  of  day. 

2  I  need  not  tell  thee  who  I  am; 

My  misery  and  sin  declare; 
Thyself  hast  called  me  by  my  name, 

Look  on  thy  hands,  and  read  it  there: 
But  who,  I  ask  thee,  who  art  Thou? 
Tell  me  thy  Name,  and  tell  me  now. 

3  In  vain  thou  strugglest  to  get  free, 

I  never  will  unloose  my  hold! 
Art  thou  the  Man  that  died  for  me? 

The  secret  of  thy  love  unfold: 
Wrestling,  I  will  not  let  thee  go, 
'Till  I  thy  Name,  thy  Nature  know. 

4  Wilt  thou  not  yet  to  me  reveal 

Thy  new  unutterable  Name? 
Tell  me,  I  still  beseech  thee,  tell: 

To  know  it  now,  resolved  I  am: 
Wrestling,  I  will  not  let  thee  go, 
'Till  I  thy  Name,  thy  Nature  know. 

0  What  though  my  shrinking  flesh  complain, 

And  murmur  to  contend  so  long? 
I  rise  superior  to  my  pain: 

When  I  am  weak  then  I  am  strong! 
And  when  my  all  of  strength  shall  fail, 
I  shall  with  the  God-Man  prevail. 

PART   SECOND. 

1  Yield  to  me  now,  for  I  am  weak, 

But  confident  in  self- despair; 
Speak  to  my  heart,  in  blessings  speak; 
Be  conquered  by  my  instant  prayer; 


456  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION. 

Speak,  or  thou  never  hence  shalt  move, 
And  tell  me  if  thy  Name  is  Love. 

2  'Tis  Love!  'tis  Love!  thou  diedst  for  me; 

I  hear  thy  whisper  in  my  heart! 
The  morning  breaks,  the  shadows  fice, 

Pure,  universal  Love  thou  art: 
To  me,  to  all,  thy  bowels  move, 
Thy  Nature  and  thy  Name  is  Love. 

3  My  prayer  hath  power  with  God]  the  grace 

Unspeakable  I  now  receive; 
Through  faith  I  see  thee  face  to  face: 

I  see  thee  face  to  face,  and  live! 
In  vain  I  have  not  wept  and  strove; 
Thy  Nature  and  thy  Name  is  Love. 

4  I  know  thee,  Saviour,  who  thou  art, — 

Jesus,  the  feeble  sinner's  Friend; 
Nor  wilt  thou  with  the  night  depart, 

But  stay  and  love  me  to  the  end; 
Thy  mercies  never  shall  remove; 
Thy  Nature  and  thy  Name  is  Love. 

5  The  Sun  of  Righteousness  on  me 

Hath  rose  with  healing  in  his  wings: 
Withered  my  nature's  strength,  from  thee, 

My  soul  its  life  and  succour  brings; 
My  help  is  all  laid  up  above; 
Thy  Nature  and  thy  Name  is  Love. 

6  Contented  noAV  upon  my  thigh 

I  halt,  tilt  life's  short  journey  end; 
All  helplessness,  all  weakness,  I 

On  thee  alone  for  strength  depend; 
Nor  have  I  power  from  thee  to  move; 
Thy  Nature  and  thy  Name  is  Love. 

7  Lame  as  I  am,  I  take  the  prey; 

Hell,  earth,  and  sin  with  ease  o'ercome; 
I  leap  for  joy,  pursue  my  way, 

And  as  a  bounding  heart  fly  home; 
Through  all  eternity  to  prove 
Thy  Nature  and  thy  Name  is  Love. 


JCtTIFICATION-  457 

JUSTIFICATION. 

1  .    SOUGHT. 

HYMN  592.     C.  M. 

5   f\  THAT  I  could  my  Lord  receive, 
\J  Who  did  the  world  redeem; 
Who  gave  his  life,  that  I  might  live 
A  life  concealed  in  him! 

2  O  that  I  could  the  blessing  prove, 

My  heart's  extreme  desire; 
Live  happy  in  my  Saviour's  love, 
And  in  his  arms  expire! 

3  Mercy  I  ask  to  seal  my  peace, 

That,  kept  by  mercy's  power, 
I  may  from  every  evil  cease, 
And  never  grieve  thee  more! 

4  Now  if  thy  gracious  will  it  be, 

Even  now  my  sins  remove; 
And  set  my  soul  at  liberty, 
By  thy  victorious  love. 

5  In  answer  to  ten  thousand  prayers, 

Thou  pardoning  God,  descend! 
Number  me  with  salvation's  heirs, 
My  sins  and  troubles  end! 

€  Nothing  I  ask  or  want  beside, 
Of  all  in  earth  or  heaven, 
But  let  me  feel  thy  blood  applied, 
And  live  and  die  forgiven. 

HYMN  593.    C.  M. 

1   T  ET  the  redeemed  give  thanks  and  praise 
JLi  To  a  forgiving  God! 
My  feeble  voice  I  cannot  raise, 
Till  washed  in  Jesus'  blood: 
20 


45S  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION". 

2  Till,  at  thy  coming  from  above, 

My  mountain-sine  depart, 
And  fear  gives  place  to  filial  love, 
And  peace  o'erflows  my  heart. 

3  Prisoner  of  hope,  I  still  attend, 

The  appearance  of  my  Lord, 
These  endless  doubts  and  fears  to  end. 
And  speak  my  soul  restored: 

4  Restored  by  reconciling  grace; 

With  present  pardon  blest; 
And  fitted  by  true  holiness. 
For  my  eternal  rest. 

5  The  peace  which  man  can  ne'er  conceive, 

The  love  and  joy  unknown, 
Now,  Father,  to  thy  servant  give, 
And  claim  me  for  thine  own. 

6  My  God,  in  Jesus  pacified, 

My  God,  thyself  declare, 

And  draw  me  to  his  open  side, 

And  save  the  sinner  there! 

HYMN  594.     CM. 

1  fTlHOU  Man  of  griefs,  remember  mc, 
JL     Who  never  canst  thyself  forget, 
Thy  last  mysterious  agony, 
Thy  fainting  pangs,  and  bloody  sweat; 

•2  When,  wrestling  in  the  strength  of  prayer 
Thy  spirit  sunk  beneath  its  load! 
Thy  feeble  flesh  abhorred  to  bear 
The  wrath  of  an  Almighty  God! 

3  Father,  if  I  may  call  thee  so, 

Regard  my  fearful  heart's  desire; 
Remove  this  load  of  guilty  wo, 
Nor  let  me  in  my  sins  expire! 


JUSTIFICATION.  459. 

4  I  tremble  lest  the  -wrath  divine, 

Which  bruises  now  my  sinful  soul, 
Should  bruise  this  wretched  soul  of  mine 
Long  as  eternal  ages  roll. 

5  To  thee  my  last  distress  I  bring; 

The  heightened  fear  of  death  I  find: 
The  tyrant  brandishing  his  sting, 
Appears,  and  hell  is  close  behind! 

€  I  deprecate  that  death  alone, 

That  endless  banishment  from  thee! 
O  save,  and  give  me  to  thy  Son, 

Who  trembled,  wept,  and  bled  for  me! 

HYMN  595.    L.  M. 

1  /\  THOU  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry, 
kJ  Though  all  my  primes  before  thee  lie, 
Behold  mcTnot  with  angry  look, 

But  blot  their  memory  from  thy  book. 

2  Create  my  nature  pure  within, 
And  form  my  soul  averse  from  sin; 
Let  thy  good  Spirit  ne'er  depart, 
Nor  hide  thy  presence  from  my  heart. 

3  I  cannot  live  without  thy  light, 
Cast  out  and  banished  from  thy  sight: 
Thy  saving  strength,  O  Lord,  restore, 
And  guard  me  that  I  fall  no  more. 

4  Though  I  have  grieved  thy  Spirit,  Lord, 
His  help  and  comfort  still  afford; 

And  let  a  wretch  come  near  thy  throne, 
To  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

5  My  soul  lies  humbled  in  the  dust, 
And  owns  thy  dreadful  sentence  just: 
Look  down,  O  Lord,  with  pitying  eye, 
And  save  the  soul  condemned  to  die. 


DU  PROCESS    OF   SALVATION. 

6  Then  will  I  teach  the  world  thy  way 9; 
Sinners  shall  learn  thy  sovereign  grace; 
I'll  lead  them  to  my  Saviour's  blood, 
And  they  shall  praise  a  pardoning  God. 

7  O  may  thy  love  inspire  my  tongue! 
Salvation  shall  be  all  my  song; 

And  all  my  powers  shall  join  to  bless 
The  Lord  my  strength  and  righteousness. 

HYMN  596.    L.  M. 

1  O  HOW  pity,  Lord,  O  Lord  forgive, 

0  Let  a  repenting  rebel  live! 
Are  not  thy  mercies  large  and  free? 
May  not  a  sinner  trust  in  thee? 

2  My  crimes  are  great,  but  don't  surpass 
The  power  and  glory  of  thy  grace; 
Great  God,  thy  nature  hath  no  bound, 
So  let  thy  pardoning  love  be  found. 

3  Oh!  wash  my  soul  from  every  sin! 
And  make  my  guilty  conscience  clean! 
Here,  on  my  heart,  the  burden  lies, 
And  past  offences  pain  my  eyes. 

4  My  lips  with  shame  my  sins  confess, 
Against  thy  law,  against  thy  grace: 
Lord,  should  thy  judgment  grow  severe, 

1  am  condemned,  but  thou  art  clear. 

5  Yet  save  a  trembling  sinner,  Lord, 
Whose  hope,  still  hovering  round  thy  word, 
Would  light  on  some  sweet  promise  there, 
Some  sure  support  against  despair. 

HYMN  597.    L.  M. 

1  TT7HEN,  gracious  Lord,  when  shall  it  be, 
V  V    That  I  shall  find  my  all  in  thee? 
The  fulness  cf  thy  promise  prove; 
The  seal  of  thy  eternal  love? 


JUSTIFICATION.  461 

2  A  poor  blind  child,  I  wander  here, 
If  haply  I  may  feel  thee  near! 

0  dark!  dark!  dark!  I  still  must  say, 
Amid  the  blaze  of  gospel-day! 

3  Thee,  only  thee  I  fain  would  find, 
And  cast  the  world  and  flesh  behind: 
Thou,  only  thou  to  me  be  given, 

Of  all  thou  hast  in  earth  or  heaven. 

4  Whom  man  forsakes,  thou  wilt  not  leave.^ 
Ready  the  outcasts  to  receive; 

Though  all  my  simpleness  I  own, 
And  ail  my  faults  to  thee  are  known- 

5  Ah!  wherefore  did  I  ever  doubt? 
Thou  wilt  in  no  wise  cast  me  out, 
A  helpless  soul  that  comes  to  thee, 
With  only  sin  and  misery. 

6  Lord,  I  am  sick — my  sickness  cure! 

1  want, — do  thou  enrich  the  poor! 
Under  thy  mighty  hand  I  stoop; 
O  lift  the  abject  sinner  up! 

7  Lord,  I  am  blind, — be  thou  my  sight! 
Lord,  I  am  weak, — be  thou  my  mightl 
A  helper  of  the  helpless  bo, 

And  let  me  find  my  all  in  thee! 


I 


HYMN  59S.     L.  M. 

THIRST,  thou  wounded  Lamb  of  God', 
To  wash  me  in  thy  cleansing  blocd; 

To  dwell  within  thy  wounds;  then  pain. 

Is  sweet,  and  life  or  death  is  gain. 


2  Take  my  poor  heart,  and  let  it  be 
For  ever  closed  to  all  but  thoe! 
Seal  thou  my  breast,  and  let  me  wear 
That  pledge  of  love  forever  there! 


462  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION, 

3  How  blest  are  they  who  still  abide 
Close- sheltered  in  thy  bleeding  side; 
Who  life  and  strength  from  thence  derive, 
And  by  thee  move,  and  in  thee  live! 

4  What  are  our  works  but  sin  and  death, 
Till  thou  thy  quick'ning  Spirit  breathe? 
Thou  giv'st  the  power  thy  grace  to  move: 
O  wondrous  grace!  O  boundless  love! 


5  How  can  it  be,  thou  heavenly  King, 
That  thou  should'st  us  to  glory  bring? 
Make  slaves  the  partners  of  thy  throne, 
Decked  with  a  never-fading  crown? 


6  Hence  our  hearts  melt;  our  eyes  o'erflow; 
Our  words  are  lost;  nor  will  we  know, 
Nor  will  Ave  think,  of  aught  beside, 

'My  Lord,  my  Love,  is  crucified.' 

7  Ah,  Lord!  enlarge  our  scanty  thought, 
To  know  the  wonders  thou  hast  wrought; 
Unloose  our  stammering  tongues,  to  tell 
Thy  love,  immense,  unsearchable. 

8  First-born  of  many  brethren  thou! 
To  thee,  lo!  all  our  souls  we  bow; 

To  thee  our  hearts  and  hands  we  give: 
Thine  may  we  die;  thine  may  we  live! 

HYMN  599.    4  Ss  &  2  6s. 

1  npHOU  great  mysterious  God,  unknown, 
A     Whose  love  hath  gently  led  me  on, 

Even  from  my  infant  days; 
Mine  inmost,  soul  expose  to  view, 
And  tell  me  if  I  ever  knew 
Thy  justifying  grace, 


JUSTIFICATION-.  463 

2  If  I  have  only  known  thy  fear, 
And  followed  with  a  heart  sincere, 

Thy  drawings  from  above; 
Now,  now,  the  further  grace  bestow, 
And  let  my  sprinkled  conscience  know 

Thy  sweet  forgiving  love. 

3  Short  of  thy  love  I  would  not  stop, 
A  stranger  to  the  gospel  hope, 

The  sense  of  sin  forgiven; 
I  would  not,  Lord,  my  soul  deceive* 
Without  the  inward  witness  live, 

That  antepast  of  heaven. 

4  If  now  the  witness  were  in  me$ 
Would  he  not  testify  of  thee, 

In  Jesus  reconciled? 
And  should  I  not  with  faith  draw  nigh, 
And  boldly,  Abba,  Father,  cry, 

And  know  myself  thy  child? 

5  Whate'er  obstructs  thy  pardoning  love; — 
Or  sin,  or  righteousness, — remove, 

Thy  glory  to  display; 
Mine  heart  of  unbelief  convince, 
And  now  absolve  me  from  my  sins, 

And  take  them  all  away. 

HYMN  600.     6  8s. 

1  TT70ULD  Jesus  have  the  sinner  die? 

V  V     Why  hangs  he  then  on  yonder  tree? 
What  means  that  strange,  expiring  cry? 

(Sinners,  he  prays  for  you  and  me:) 
Forgive  them,  Father,  O  forgive! 
'They  know  not  that  by  me  they  live.' 

2  Thou  loving,  all-atoning  Lamb, 

Thee, — by  thy  painful  agony, 
Thy  bloody  sweat,  thy  grief  and  shame, 
Thy  cross  and  passion  on  the  tree, 


46-*  PROCESS   OF   SALVATTOW. 

Thy  precious  death  and  life, — -I  prayr 
Take  all,  take  all  my  sins  away! 

3  O  let  me  kiss  thy  Weeding  feet, 

And  bathe  and  wash  them  with  my  tears! 
The  story  of  thy  love  repeat 

In  every  drooping  sinner's  ears! 
That  all  may  hear  the  quiek'ning  sound, 
Since  I,  even  I,  have  mercy  found. 

4  O  let  thy  love  my  heart  constrain, 

Thy  love  for  every  sinner  free! 
That  every  fallen  soul  of  man 

May  taste  the  grace  that  found  out  me! 
That  all  mankind  with  me  may  prove 
Thy  sovereign,  everlasting  love. 

HYMN  601.    6  Ss. 

1  TESUS,  in  whom  the  weary  find 
9J    Their  late,  but  permanent  repose, 
Physician  of  the  sin-sick  mind, 

Relieve  my  wants,  assuage  my  woes; 
And  let  my  soul  on  thee  be  cast, 
Till  life's  fierce  tyranny  be  past. 

2  Loosed  from  my  God,  and  far  removed, 

Long  have  I  wandered  to  and  fro; 
O'er  earth  in  endless  circles  roved. 

Nor  found  whereon  to  rest  below; 
Back  to  my  God  at  last  I  fly, 
For,  O!  the  waters  still  are  high. 

3  Selfish  pursuits,  and  nature's  maze, 

The  things  of  earth  for  thee  I  leave: 
Put  forth  thy  hand,  thy  hand  of  grace; 

Into  the  ark  of  love  receive! 
Take  this  poor  fluttering  soul  to  rest, 
And  lodge  it,  Saviour,  in  thy  breast? 


JUSTIFICATION. 


465- 


'E 


4  Fill  with  inviolable  peace, 

'Stablish  and  keep  mv  settled  heart; 
In  thee  may  all  my  wanderings  cease, 

From  thee  no  more  may  I  depart; 
Thy  utmost  goodness  called  to  prove, 
Loved  with  an  everlasting  love! 

*  HYMN  602.     6  8s. 
XPAND  thy  wings,  celestial  Dove, 
_^  And,  brooding  o'er  my  nature's  night, 
Call  forth  the  ray  "of  heavenly  love; 

Let  there  in  my  dark  soul  be  light; 
And  fill  th'  illustrated  abyss 
With  glorious  beams  of  endless  bliss. 

2  'Let  there  be  light,'  again  command, 

And  liffht  there  in  our  hearts  shall  be; 
We  then" through  faith  shall  understand 

Thv  great  mysterious*  Majesty; 
And/by  the  shining  of  thy  grace, 
Behold  in  Christ  thy  glorious  face. 

3  Father  of  everlasting  grace, 

Be  mindful  of  thy  changeless  word; 
We  worship  toward  that  holy  place, 

In  which  thou  dost  thy  name  record, 
Dost  make  thy  gracious  nature  known, 
That  living  temple  of  thy  Son. 

4  Thou  dost  with  sweet  complacence  see, 

The  temple  filled  with  light  divine; 
And  art  thou  not  well  pleased  with  me, 

Who,  turning  to  that  heavenly  shrine, 
Through  Jesus  to  thy  throne  apply, 
Through  Jesus  for  acceptance  cry? 

5  With  all  who  for  redemption  groan, 

Father,  in  Jesus'  name  I  pray! 
And  still  we  cry  and  wrestle  on 

'Till  mercy  take  our  sins  away: 
Hear  from  thy  dwelling-place  in  heaven. 
And  now  pronounce  our  sins  forgiven. 


PROCESS   OF   SALVATION. 
2.    FOUND. 

HYMN  603.     C.  M. 

1  r\  LET  triumphant  faith  dispel 
V-/  The  fears  of  guilt  and  wo! 
If  God  be  for  us,  God  the  Lord, 

Who,  who  shall  be  our  foe? 

2  He  who  his  only  Son  gave  up 

To  death,  that  we  might  live, 

Shall  he  not  all  things  freely  grant, 

That  boundless  love  can  give? 

3  Who  now  his  people  shall  accuse? 

'Tis  God  hath  justified: 
Who  now  his  people  shall  condemn? 
The  Lamb  of  God  hath  died. 

4  And  he  who  died  hath  risen  again, 

Triumphant  from  the  grave: 
At  God's  right  hand  for  us  he  pleads, 
Omnipotent  to  save. 

HYMN  604.     L.  M. 

1  /^1  OD,  the  offended  God  most  high, 
vJT  Ambassadors  to  rebels  sends; 
His  messengers  his  place  supply, 

And  Jesus  begs  us  to  be  friends. 

2  Us,  in  the  stead  of  Christ,  they  pray, 

Us,  in  the  stead  of  God,  entreat, 
To  cast  our  arms,  our  sins,  away, 
And  find  forgiveness  at  his  feet. 

3  Our  God  in  Christ!  thine  embassy, 

And  proffered  mercy,  we  embrace; 
And  gladly  reconciled  to  thee, 
Thy  condescending  mercy  praise. 


JUSTIFICATION.  467 

4  Poor  debtors,  by  our  Lord's  request, 
A  full  acquittance  we  receive! 
And  criminals  with  pardon  blest, 
We,  at  our  Judge's  instance,  live! 

HYMN  605.    L.  M. 

1  "\7"E  faithful  souls,  who  Jesus  know, 

X     If  risen  indeed  with  him  ye  are, 
Superior  to  the  joys  below, 

His  resurrection's  power  declare. 

2  Your  faith  by  holy  tempers  prove, 

By  actions  show  your  sins  forgiven; 
And  seek  the  glorious  things  above, 

And  follow  Christ,  your  Head,  to  heaven. 

3  There  your  exalted  Saviour  see, 

Seated  at  God's  right  hand  again. 
In  all  his  Father's  majesty, 
In  everlasting  pomp,  to  reign. 

4  To  him  continually  aspire, 

Contending  for  your  native  place; 
And  emulate  the  angel  choir, 
And  only  live  to  love  and  praise. 

5  For  who  by  faith  your  Lord  receive, 

Ye  nothing  seek  or  want  beside: 
Dead  to  the  world  and  sin  ye  live, 
Your  creature- lore  is  crucified. 

6  Your  real  life,  with  Christ  concealed, 

Deep  in  the  Father's  bosom  lies; 
And,  glorious,  as  your  Head,  revealed, 
Ye  soon  shall  meet  him  in  the  skies. 

HYMN  606.     L.  M. 

1  "TT7H0  shall  the  Lord's  elect  condemn? 
VV     'Tis  God  that  justifies  their  souls; 
And  mercy,  like  a  mighty  stream, 
O'er  all  their  sins  divinely  rolls. 


468  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION. 

2  Who  shall  adjudge  the  saints  to  hell? 

'Tis  Christ  who  suffered  in  their  stead; 
And,  their  salvation  to  fulfil, 

Behold  him  rising  from  the  dead! 

3  He  lives! — he  lives  and  reigns  above, 

Forever  interceding  there: 
Who  shall  divide  us  from  his  love? 
Or  what  shall  tempt  us  to  despair? 

4  Not  all  that  men  on  earth  can  do, 

Nor  powers  on  high — nor  powers  below, 
Shall  cause  his  mercy  to  remove, 

Or  wean  our  hearts  from  Christ  our  love. 

HYMN  607.     L.  M. 

1  TESUS,  thy  blood  and  righteousness 
9J    My  beauty  are,  my  glorious  dress: 
'Midst  flaming  worlds,  in  these  arrayed, 
With  joy  shall  I  lift  up  my  head. 

2  Bold  shall  I  stand  in  thy  great  day: 
For  who  aught  to  my  charge  shall  lay? 
Fully  absolved  through  these  I  am, 
From  sin  and  fear,  from  guilt  and  shame. 

3  The  holy,  meek,  unspotted  Lamb, 
Who  from  the  Father's  bosom  came, 
Who  died  for  me,  even  me,  to  atone, 
Now  for  my  Lord  and  God  I  own. 

4  Lord,  I  believe  thy  precious  blood, 
Which,  at  the  mercy-seat  of  God, 
Forever  doth  for  sinners  plead, 

For  me,  even  for  my  soul,  was  shed. 

5  Lord,  I  believe,  were  sinners  more 
Than  sands  upon  the  ocean  shore, 
Thou  hast  for  all  a  ransom  paid, 
For  all  a  full  atonement  made. 


JUSTIFICATION. 


469 


6  When  from  the  dust  of  death  I  rise, 
To  claim  rav  mansion  in  the  skies, 
Even  then,— this  shall  be  all  my  plea, 
Jesus  hath  lived,  hath  died  for  me! 

HYMN  608.     6  8s. 

1  "TTTHAT  am  I,  O  thou  glorious  God! 

W    And  what  my  Father's  house  to  thee, 
That  thou  such  mercies  hast  bestowed 

On  me,  the  vilest  reptile,  me! 
I  take  the  blessing  from  above, 
And  wonder  at  thy  boundless  love. 

2  Me  in  my  blood  thy  love  passed  by, 

And  stopped,  my  ruin  to  retrieve; 
Wept  o'er  my  soul  thy  pitying  eye; 

And  breathed  thy  lips  in  sweetness— 'live! 
Dying,  I  heard  the  welcome  sound, 
And  pardon  in  thy  mercy  found. 

3  Honor  and  might, 'and  thanks  and  praise, 

I  render  to  my  pardoning  God; 
Extol  the  riches  of  thy  grace, 

And  spread  thy  saving  name  abroad, — 
That  only  name  to  sinners  given, 
Which  lifts  poor  dying  worms  to  heaven! 

4  Jesus,  I  bless  thy  gracious  power, 

And  all  within  me  shouts  thy  name: 
Thy  name  let  every  soul  adore! 

Thy  power  let  every  tongue  proclaim! 
Thy  grace  let  every  sinner  know, 
And  find  with  me  their  heaven  below! 

HYMN  609.     6  8s. 

O  W  I  have  found  the  ground  wherein 
.    Sure  my  soul's  anchor  may  remain,— 
The  wounds  of  Jesus,  for  my  sin 
Before  the  world's  foundation  slain; 


N 


470  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION*. 

Whose  mercy  shall  unshaken  star, 
When  heaven  and  earth  are  fled  away. 

2  Father,  thine  everlasting  grace 

Our  scanty  thought  surpasses  far: 
Thy  heart  still  melts  with  tenderness; 

Thy  arms  of  love  still  open  are, 
Returning  sinners  to  receive, 
That  mercy  they  may  taste  and  live . 

3  O  love,  thou  bottomless  abyss! 

My  sins  are  swallowed  up  in  thee; 
Covered  is  my  unrighteousness, 

Nor  spot  of  guilt  remains  on  me, 
While  Jesus'  blood,  through  earth  and  skies, 
'Mercy,  free,  boundless  mercy!'  cries. 

4  With  faith,  I  plunge  me  in  this  sea; 

Here  is  my  hope,  my  joy,  my  rest; 
Hither,  when  hell  assails,  I  flee; 

I  look  into  my  Saviour's  breast: 
Away,  sad  doubt,  and  anxious  fear! 
Mercy  is  all  that's  written  there. 

5  Though  waves  and  storms  go  o'er  my  head, 

Though  strength,  and  health,  and  friends  b 
gone, 
Though  joys  be  withered  all  and  dead, 

Though  every  comfort  be  withdrawn, 
On  this  my  steadfast  soul  relies: 
Father,  thy  mercy  never  dies. 

6  Fixed  on  this  ground  will  I  remain, 

Though  my  heart  fail,  and  flesh  decay; 
This  anchor  shall  my  soul  sustain, 

When  earth's  foundations  melt  away: 
Mercy's  full  power  I  then  shall  prove, 
Loved  with  an  everlasting  love. 


JUSTIFICATION.  471 

HYMN  610.     L.  M. 

LET  not  the  wise  his  wisdom  boast; 
The  mighty  glory  in  his  might; 
The  rich  in  nattering  riches  trust, 

Which  lake  their  everlasting  flight: 
The  rush  of  numerous  years  bears  down 

The  most  gigantic  strength  of  man; 
And  where  is  all  his  wisdom  gone, 
When,  dust,  he  turns  to  dust  again! 

One  only  gift  can  justify 

The  boasting  soul  that  knows  his  God; 
When  Jesus  doth  his  blood  apply, 

I  glory  in  his  sprinkled  blood: 
The  Lord  my  righteousness  I  praise; 

I  triumph  in  the  love  divine, 
The  wisdom,  wealth,  and  strength  of  grace, 

In  Christ  to  endless  ages  mine. 

HYMN  611.    L.  M. 

INTO  thy  gracious  hands  I  fall, 
And  with  the  arms  of  faith  embrace: 

0  King  of  glory,  hear  my  call! 

O  raise  me,  heal  me,  by  thy  grace! 
Now  righteous  through  thy  wounds  I  am! 
No  condemnation  now  I  dread; 

1  taste  salvation  in  thy  name, 

Alive  in  thee,  my  living  Head. 

Still  let  thy  wisdom  be  my  guide, 

Nor  take  thy  light  from  me  away; 
Still  with  me  let  thy  grace  abide, 

That  I  from  thee  may  never  stray: 
Let  thy  word  richly  in  me  dwell; 

Thy  peace  and  love  my  portion  be; 
My  joy  to  endure  and  do  thy  will, 

'Till  perfect  I  am  found  in  thee! 


472  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION. 

3  Arm  me  with  thy  whole  armor,  Lord? 

Support  my  weakness  with  thy  might; 
Gird  on  my  th*gh  thy  conquering  sword, 

And  shield  me  in  the  threatening  fight? 
From  faith  to  faith,  from  grace  to  grace, 

So  in  thy  strength  shall  1  go  on; 
'Till  heaven  and  earth  flee  from  thy  face, 

And  glory  end  what  grace  begun.* 


REGENERATION. 

HYMN  612.    S.  M. 

1  rpHE  thing  my  God  doth  hate, 

X    That  I  no  more  may  do, 
Thy  creature,  Lord,  again  create, 

And  all  my  soul  renew: 
My  soul  shall  then,  like  thine, 

Abhor  the  thing  unclean, 
And  sanctified  by  love  divine, 

For  ever  cease  from  sin. 

2  That  blessed  law  of  thine, 

Jesus  to  me  impart: 
The  Spirit's  law  of  life  divine, 

O  write  it  in  my  heart! 
Implant  it  deep  within, 

Whence  it  may  ne'er  remove, 
The  law  of  liberty  from  sin, 

The  perfect  law  of  love. 

3  Thy  nature  be  my  law, 

Thy  spotless  sanctity; 
And  sweetly  every  moment  draw 

My  happy  soul  to  thee. 
Soul  of  mv  soul  remain! 

Who  didst  for  all  fulfil, 
In  me,  O  Lord,  fulfil  again, 

Thy  heavenly  Father's  will. 


REGENERATION.  473 

HYMN  613.     S.  ML 

i    TESUS,  my  strength,  my  hope, 
fj    On  thee  I  cast  my  care. 
With  humble  confidence  look  up, 

And  know  thou  hearest  my  prayer. 
Give  me  on  thee  to  wait, 

Till  I  can  all  things  do, 
On  thee  Almighty  to  create, 

Almighty  to  renew. 

2  I  want  a  sober  mind, 

A  self-renouncing  will, 
That  tramples  down,  and  casts  behind 

The  baits  of  pleasing  ill: 
A  soul  inured  to  pain, 

To  hardship,  grief,  and  loss; 
Boiil  to  take  up,  firm  to  sustain, 

The  consecrated  cross. 

3  I  want  a  godly  fear, 

A  quick  discerning  eye, 
That  looks  to  thee  when  sin  is  near, 

And  sees  the  tempter  fly; 
A  spirit  s-till  prepared, 

And  armed  with  jealous  care, 
Fcr  ever  standing  on  its  guard, 

And  watching  unto  prayer. 

PART    SECOND. 

1  I  want  a  heart  to  pray, 

To  pray  and  never  cease, 
Never  to  murmur  at  thy  stay, 
Or  wish  my  sufferings  less. 
This  blessing,  above  all, 

Always  to  pray  I  want, 
Out  of  the  deep  on  thee  to  call, 
And  uever,  never  faint. 
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474  PROCESS  OF    SALVATION. 

2  I  want  a  true  regard, 

A  single,  steady  aim, 
Unmoved,  by  threat'ning  or  reward; 

To  thee  and  thy  great  name; 
A  jealous,  just  concern 

For  thine  immortal  praise; 
A  pure  desire  that  all  may  learu, 
,  And  glorify  thy  grace, 

3  I  rest  upon  thy  word, 

The  promise  is  for  me; 
My  succour  and  salvation,  Lord, 

Shall  surely  come  from  thee; 
But  let  me  still  abide, 

Nor  from  my  hope  remove; 
Till  thou  my  patient  spirit  guide, 

Into  thy  perfect  love, 

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HYMN  614.     8  7s. 

1  r\  MY  God,  what  must  I  do? 
V-J  Thou  alone  the  way  can  show; 
Thou  canst  save  me  in  this  hoar; 

I  have  neither  will  nor  power: 
God  if  over  all  thoa  art, 
Greater  than  my  sinful  heart, 
All  thy  power  on  me  be  shown, 
Take  away  the  heart  of  stone! 

2  Take  away  my  darling  sin, 
Make  we  willing  to  be  clean: 
Make  me  willing  to  receive 
All  thy  goodness  waits  to  give: 
Force  me,  Lord,  with  all  to  part: . 
Tear  these  idols  from  my  heart; .  . 
Now  thy  love  Almighty  show, 
Make  even  me  a  creature  new.         i 


REGENERATION.  475<. 

3  Jesus,  mighty  to  renew, 
Work  in  me  to  will  and  do; 
Turn  my  nature's  rapid  tide, 
Stem  the  torrent  of  my  pride; 
Stop  the  whirlwind  of  my  will; 
Speak,  and  bid  the  sun  stand  stillj 
Now  thy  love  Almighty  show, 
Make  even  me  a  creature  new. 

4  Arm  of  God,  thy  strength  put  on; 
Bow  the  heavens,  and  come  downj 
All  my  unbelief  o'erthrow; 

Lay  the  aspiring  mountain  low: 
Conquer  thy  worst  foe  in  me, 
Get  thyself  the  victory; 
Save  the  vilest  of  the  race; 
Force  me  to  be  saved  by  grace. 

HYMN  615.    C.  M. 

1  4   LL  glory  to  the  dying  Lamb, 
J\.  And  never  ceasing  praise; 
While  angels  live  to  know  thy  name, 

Or  men  to  feel  thy  grace! 

2  With  this  cold,  stony  heart  of  mine, 

Jesus,  to  thee  I  flee; 
And  to  thy  grace  my  soul  resign, 
To  be  renewed  by  thee. 

3  O  may  the  uncorrupted  seed, 

Abide  and  reign  within: 
And  thy  life-giving  word  forbid 
My  new-born  soul  to  sin. 

4  Father,  I  wait  before  thy  throne; 

Call  me  a  child  of  thine: 
Send  down  the  Spirit  of  thy  Son, 
To  form  my  heart  divine. 


476  process  of  salvation. 

5  There  tshed  thy  promised  love  abroad, 
And  make  my  comfort  strong: 
Then  shall  I  say,  'my  Father  God!' 
With  an  unwavering  tongue. 

HYMN  616.    L.  M. 

1  IVTY  sufferings  all  to  thee  are  known, 
1YJL  Tempted  in  every  point  like  me; 
Regard  my  grief,  regard  thy  own, 

Jesus,  remember  Calvary! 

2  O  call  to  mind  thy  earnest  prayers, 

Thy  agony,  and  sweat  of  blood, 
Thy  strong  and  bitter  cries  and  tears, 
Thy  mortal  groan,  'my  God!  my  God!' 

3  For  whom  didst  thou  the  cross  endure? 

Who  nailed  thy  body  to  the  tree? 
Did  not  thy  death  my  life  procure? 

0  let  thy  mercy  answer  me! 

4  Art  thou  not  touched  with  human  wo? 

Hath  pity  left  the  Son  of  Man? 
Dost  thou  not  all  my  sorrows  know, 
And  claim  a  share  in  all  my  pain? 

5  Have  I  not  heard,  have  I  not  known, 

That  thou,  the  everlasting  Lord, 
Whom  heaven  and  earth  their  Maker  own, 
Art  always  faithful  to  thy  word? 

6  Thou  wilt  not  break  a  bruised  reed, 

Or  quench  the  smallest  spark  of  grace, 
Till  through  the  soul  thy  power  is  spread, 
Thy  all- victorious  righteousness. 

7  The  day  of  small  and  feeble  things 

1  know  thou  never  wilt  despise; 
I  know,  with  healing  in  his  wines, 

The  Sun  of  Righteousness  shall  rise. 


477 


With  labor  faint,  thou  wilt  not  fail, 
Or,  wearied,  give  the  sinner  o'er, 

'Till  in  this  earth  thy  judgments  dwell, 
And,  born  of  God,  I  sin  no  more. 


ADOPTION. 

HYMN  617.     S.  M. 

EHOLD  what  wondrous  grace 
The  Father  has  bestowed 
On  sinners  of  a  mortal  race, 
To  call  them  sons  of  God! 


'B 


2  'Tis  no  surprising  thing, 

That  we  should  be  unknown; 
The  Jewish  world  knew  not  their  king, 
God's  well  beloved  Son. 

3  Nor  doth  it  yet  appear 

How  great  we  must  be  made; 
But  when  we  see  our  Saviour  here, 
We  shall  be  like  our  head. 

4  A  hope  so  much  divine 

May  trials  well  endure, 
May  purge  our  souls  from  sense  and  sin, 
As  Christ,  the  Lord,  is  pure. 

5  If  in  my  Father's  love 

I  share  a  filial  part, 
Send  down  thy  Spirit,  like  a  dove, 
To  rest  upon  my  heart. 

6  We  would  no  longer  lie 

Like  slaves  beneath  thy  throne; 
Our  faith  shall  Abba,  Father,  cry, 
And  thou  the  kindred  own. 


478  PROCESS    OF   SALVATION. 

HYMN  618.    S.  M. 

OST  gracious  God  reveal 
Thy  will  concerning  me; 
Whate'er  I  do — whate'er  I  feel, 
Be  sanctified  to  thee. 


'M 


2  The  counsels  of  thy  love 

Be  on  my  heart  impressed; 
It  then  shall  at  thy  bidding  move, 
And  at  thy  bidding  rest. 

3  While  thou  my  Leader  art, 

And  mak'st  me  thine  abode, 
I  find  the  witness  in  my  heart, 
That  I  am  born  of  God. 

4  Father,  thy  will  be  done! 

To  thee  I  all  resign; 
The  sole  disposer  of  thine  own. 
Dispose  of  me  and  mine. 

5  At  thy  command — I  go, 

Or  quietly  attend, 
Till  all  my  care  and  toil  below 
In  rest  eternal  end. 

HYMN  619.    S.  M. 

1  lY/TY  Father!  cheering  name! 
_LV-L  O  may  I  call  thee  mine! 
Give  me  with  humble  hope  to  claim 

A  portion  so  divine. 

2  This  can  my  fears  control, 

And  bid  my  sorrows  fly: 
What  real  harm  can  reach  my  soul 
Beneath  my  Father's  eye? 

3  Whate'er  thy  will  denies, 

I  calmly  would  resigu; 
For  thou  art  just,  and  good,  and  wise: 
O  bend  my  will  to  thine! 


479 


4.  Wlwrte'er  thy  will  -ordains, 
O  give  me  strength  to  boar; 
Still  let  me  know  a  Father  reigns, 
And  trust  a  Father's  care. 

5  If  anguish  rend  this  frame, 
And  life  almost  depart: 
Is  not  thy  mercy  still  the  same, 
To  cheer  my  drooping  heart? 

d  Thy  ways  are  little  known 
To  my  weak,  erring  sight; 
Yet  shall  my  soul,  believing,  owi 
That  all  thy  ways  are  right. 

7  My  Father!  blissful  name! 
Beyond  expression  dear: 
If  thou  admit  my  humble  claim, 
I  bid  adieu  to  fear. 

HYMN  620.     C  I\L 

1  TTARK!  for  'tis  God's  own  Son  that  calls 
H  To  life  and  liberty; 
Transported,  fall  before  his  feet, 

Who  makes  the  prisoners  free. 

2  The  cruel  bonds  of  sin  he  breaks, 

He  sunders  Satan's  chain; 
And  smiling,  deals  those  pardons  round, 
Which  free  from  endless  pain. 

3  Into  the  captive  heart  he  pours 

His  Spirit  from  on  high; 
We  lose  the  terrors  of  the  slave, 
And  Abba,  Father!  cry. 

4  Shake  off  your  bonds,  and  sing  his  grarc; 

The  sinner's  Friend  proclaim; 
And  call  on  all  around  to  seek 
True  freedom  bv  hi-;  name. 


480  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION. 

5  Walk  on  at  large,  till  you  attain 
Your  Father's  house  above; 
There  shall  you  wear  immortal  crowns, 
And  sing  immortal  love. 

HYMN  621.     L.  M. 

1  "\J"OT  all  the  nobles  of  the  earth, 

JAl    Who  boast  the  honors  of  their  birth, 

Such  real  dignity  can  claim 

As  those  who  bear  the  christian  name. 


2  To  them  the  privilege  is  given, 

To  be  the  sons  and  heirs  of  heaven; 
Sons  of  the  God  who  reigns  on  high, 
And  heirs  of  joys  beyond  the  sky. 

3  When  through  temptation  they  rebel 
His  chast'ning  rod  he  makes  them  feel; 
Then,  with  a  Father's  tender  heart, 

He  soothes  the  pain,  and  heals  the  smart. 

4  Their  daily  wants  h'.s  hands  supply, 
Their  steps  he  guards  with  watchful  eye, 
Leads  them  from  earth  to  heaven  above, 
And  crowns  them  with  eternal  love. 


5  Give  me  the  honor,  Lord,  to  be 
One  of  this  happy  family, 

On  me  the  gracious  gift  bestow, 
To  call  thee,  Abba,  Father,  too! 

6  So  may  my  conduct  ever  prove 
My  filial  piety  and  love! 

Whilst  all  my  brethren  clearly  trace 
Their  father's  likeness  in  my  face. 


WITNESS    OF    THE    SPIRIT.  4S1' 

WITNESS    OF    THE     SPIRIT. 

HYMN  622.    S.  M. 

1  TTOW  can  a  sinner  know 
XI  His  sins  on  earth  forgiven? 
How  can  my  gracious  Saviour  show 

My  name  inscribed  in  heaven? 

2  What  we  have  felt  and  seen 

With  confidence  we  tell; 
And  publish  to  the  sons  of  men, 
The  signs  infallible. 

3  We  who  in  Christ  believe 

That  he  for  us  hath  died, 
We  all  his  unknown  peace  receive, 
And  feel  his  blood  applied. 

4  Exults  our  rising  soul, 

Disburdened  of  her  load, 
And  swells  unutterably  full 
Of  glory  and  of  God. 

5  His  love,  surpassing  far 

The  love  of  all  beneath; 
We  find  within  our  hearts,  and  dare 
The  pointless  darts  of  death. 

6  Stronger  than  death  or  hell 

The  sacred  power  we  prove; 
And  conqu'rors  of  the  world,  we  dwell 
In  heaven,  who  dwell  in  love. 

PART    SECOND. 

1   We  by  his  Spirit  prove, 

And  know  the  things  of  God, 
The  things  which  freely  of  his  love 
He  hath  on  us  bestowed. 


482  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION. 

2  His  Spirit  to  us  he  gave, 

And  dwells  in  us,  we  know; 
The  witness  in  ourselves  we  have, 
And  all  its  fruits  we  show. 

3  The  meek  and  lowly  heart 

That  in  our  Saviour  was, 
To  us  his  Spirit  docs  impart, 
And  signs  us  with  his  cross. 

4  Our  nature's  turned,  our  mind 

Transformed  in  all  its  powers; 

And  both  the  witnesses  are  joined, 

The  Spirit  of  God  with  ours. 

5  Whate'er  our  pardoning  Lord 

Commands,  we  gladly  do; 
And,  guided  by  his  sacred  word, 
We  all  his  steps  pursue. 

6  His  glory  our  design, 

We  live  our  God  to  please; 
And  rise,  with  filial  fear  divine, 
To  perfect  holiness. 

HYMN  623.     C.  M. 

1  SOVEREIGN  of  all  the  worlds  on  high, 
k3  Allow  my  humble  claim; 

Nor,  while,  unworthy,  I  draw  nigh, 
Disdain  a  Father's  name. 

2  'My  Father,  God!'  that  gracious  sound 

Dispels  my  guilty  fear; 
Not  all  the  harmony  of  heaven 
Could  so  delight  my  ear. 

3  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  seal  the  grace 

On  my  expanding  heart; 
And  show,  that  in  the  Father's  love 
I  share  a  filial  part. 


WITNESS   OF  THE   SPIRIT.  483' 

4  Cheered  by  a  witness  so  divine, 
Unwavering  I  believe; 
And,  'Abba,  Father,'  humbly  cry; 
Nor  can  the  sign  deceive. 

HYMN  624.     6  8s. 

1  /~AOME,  Holy  Ghost,  all  quickening  fire 
Vy   Come,  and  my  hallowed  heart  inspire, 

Sprinkled  with  the  atoning  blood; 
Now  to  my  soul  thyself  reveal, 
Thy  mighty  working  let  me  feel, 

And  know  that  I  am  born  of  God. 

2  When  wilt  thou  my  whole  heart  subdue? 
Come,  Lord,  and  form  my  soul  anew, 

Emptied  of  pride,  and  wrath,  and  hell: 
Less  than  the  least  of  all  thy  store 
Of  mercies,  I  myself  abhor: 

All,  all  my  vileness  may  I  feel. 

3  Humble,  and  teachable,  and  mild, 
O  may  I,  as  a  little  child, 

My  lowly  Master's  steps  pursue! 
Be  anger  to  my  soul  unknown; 
Hate,  envy,  jealousy,  are  gone; 

In  love  create  thou  all  things  new. 

4  Let  earth  no  more  my  heart  divide; 
With  Christ  may  I  be  crucified; 

To  thee  with  "my  whole  heart  aspire; 
Dead  to  the  world  and  all  its  toys. 
Its  idle  pomp,  and  fading  joys, 

Be  thou  alone  my  one  desire! 

5  Be  thou  my  joy,  be  thou  my  dread; 
In  battle  cover  thou  my  head, 

Nor  earth,  nor  hell  I  then  shall  fear; 
I  then  shall  turn  my  steady  face: 
Want,  pain  defy— enjoy  disgrace— 

Glorv  in  dissolution  near. 


484 


PROCESS    OF   SALVATION. 


6  My  will  be  swallowed  up  in  thee! 
Light  in  thy  light  still  may  I  see, 

Beholding  thee  with  open  face: 
Called  the  full  power  of  faith  to  prove, 
Let  all  my  hallowed  heart  be  love, 

And  all  my  spotless  life  be  praise. 

7  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  all  quick'ning  fire, 
My  consecrated  heart  inspire, 

Sprinkled  with  the  atoning  blood: 
Still  to  my  soul  thyself  reveal: 
Thy  mighty  working  may  I  feel, 

And  know  that  I  am  one  with  God. 


THE     GRACES    OF    THE    SPIRIT. 


1.    THE   BEATITUDES. 

HYMN  625.     L.  M. 

4  TJLESS/D  are  the  humble  souls  that  see 
-LP  Their  emptiness  and  poverty: 
Treasures  of  grace  to  them  are  given, 
And  crowns  of  joy  laid  up  in  heaven. 

2  Bless'd  are  the  men  of  broken  heart, 
Who  mourn  for  sin  with  inward  smart: 
The  blood  of  Christ  divinely  flows, 

A  healing  balm  for  all  their  woes. 

3  Bless'd  are  the  souls  that  long  for  grace, 
Hunger  and  thirst  for  righteousness: 
They  shall  be  well  supplied  and  fed, 
With  living  streams,  and  living  bread. 

4  Bless'd  are  the  pure,  whose  hearts  are  clean 
From  the  defiling  power  of  sin: 

With  endless  pleasure  they  shall  see 
The  God  of  spotless  purity. 


GRACES    OF   THE   SPIRIT.  4S5 

5  Bless'd  are  the  sufferers,  who  partake 
Of  pain  and  shame  for  Jesus'  sake: 
Their  souls  shall  triumph  in  the  Lord; 
Glory  and  joy  are  their  reward. 

6  These  are  the  men,  the  holy  race, 
Who  seek  the  God  of  Jacob's  face; 
These  shall  enjoy  the  blissful  sight, 
And  dwell  in  everlasting  light. 

HYMN  626.     4  8s  &  2  6s. 

1  CJAVIOUR,  on  me  the  want  bestow, 
^  Which  all  that  feel  shall  surely  know 

Their  sins  on  earth  forgiven; 
Give  me  to  prove  the  kingdom  mine,    " 
And  taste,  in  holiness  divine, 

The  happiness  of  heaven! 

2  Meeken  my  soul,  thou  heavenly  Lamb, 
That  I  in  the  new  earth  may  claim 

My  hundred- fold  reward; 
My  rich  inheritance  possess, 
Co-heir  with  the  great  Prince  of  Peace, 

Co-partner  with  my  Lord. 

3  Me  with  that  restless  thirst  inspire, 
That  sacred,  infinite  desire; 

And  feast  my  hungry  heart; 
Less  than  thyself  cannot  suffice: 
My  soul  for  all  thy  fulness  cries, 

For  all  thou  hast  and  art. 

4  Mercy  who  show  shall  mercy  find: 
Thy  pitiful  and  tender  mind 

Be,  Lord,  on  me  bestowed! 
So  shall  I  still  the  blessing  gain, 
And  to  eternal  life  retain 

The  mercy  of  my  God. 


486  PROCESS    OF   SALVATION. 

5  Jesus,  the  crowning  grace  impart! 
Bless  me  with  purity  of  heart; 

That,  now  beholding  thee, 
I  soon  may  view  thy  open  face, 
On  all  thy  glorious  beauties  gaze, 

And  God  for  ever  see! 

6  Not  for  my  fault  or  folly's  sake, — 
The  name,  or  mode,  or  form,  I  take, — 

But  for  true  holiness, 
Let  me  be  wronged,  reviled,  abhorred; 
And  thee,  my  sanctifying  Lord, 

In  life  and  death  confess! 

7  Called  to  sustain  the  hallowed  cross, 
And  suffer  for  thy  righteous  cause, 

Pronounce  me  doubly  blest: 
And  let  thy  glorious  Spirit,  Lord, 
Assure  me  of  my  great  reward, 

In  heaven's  eternal  rest! 


2.    CONFIDENCE. 

HYMN  627.     S.  M. 

1  /COMMIT  thou  all  thy  griefs 
\J   And  ways  into  his  hands, 
To  his  sure  truth  and  tender  care, 

Who  earth  and  heaven  commands. 

2  Who  points  the  clouds  their  course, 

Whom  winds  and  seas  obey; 
He  shall  direct  thy  wandering  feet, 
He  shall  prepare  thy  way. 

3  Thou  on  the  Lord  rely, 

So  safe  shalt  thou  go  on; 
Fix  en  his  work  thy  steadfast  eye, 
So  shall  thy  work  be  done. 


URACES    OF    THE    SPIRIT.  487 

4  No  profit  canst  thou  gain 

By  self-consuming  care; 
To  him  commend  thy  cause,  his  ear 
Attends  the  softest  prayer. 

5  Thy  everlasting  truth, 

Father,  thy  ceaseless  love, 
Sees  all  thy  childrens'  wants,  and  knows 
What  best  for  each  will  prove. 

6  Thou  every  where  hast  sway, 

And  all  things  serve  thy  might; 
Thy  every  act  pure  blessing  is, 
Thy  path  unsullied  light. 

7  When  thou  arisest,  Lord, 

What  shall  thv  work  withstand? 
Whate'er  thy  children  want,  thou  giv'st; 
And  who  shall  stay  thy  hand? 

HYMN  628.     S.  M. 

1  f^  IVE  to  the  winds  thy  fears; 
lj  Hope,  and  be  undismayed: 

God  hears  thv  sighs  and  counts  thy  tears, 
God  shall  l'ift  up  thy  head. 

2  Through  waves,  and  clouds,  and  storms, 

He  gently  clears  thy  way: 
Wait  thou  his  time,  so  shall  this  night 
Soon  end  in  joyqus  day. 

3  Still  heavy  is  thy  heart? 

Still  sink  thy  spirits  down? 
Cast  off  the  weight,  let  fear  depart, 
Bid  every  care  be  gone. 

4  What,  though  thou  rulest  not? 

Yet  heaven,  and  earth,  and  hell 
Proclaim,  God'sitteth  on  the  throne, 
And  ruleth-all.  thing*  well. 


488  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION. 

5  Leave  to  his  sovereign  sway 

To  choose  and  to  command; 
So  shalt  thou  wondering  own  his  way, 
How  wise,  how  strong  his  hand! 

6  Far,  far  above  thy  thought 

His  counsel  shall  appear, 
When  fully  he  the  work  hath  wrought 
That  caused  thy  needless  fear. 

7  Thou  see'st  our  weakness,  Lord, 

Our  hearts  are  known  to  thee; 
O  lift  thou  tip  the  sinking  hand, 
Confirm  the  feeble  knee! 

8  Let  us  in  life,  in  death, 

Thy  steadfast  truth  declare, 
And  publish  with  our  latest  breath, 
Thy  love  and  guardian  care. 

HYMN  629.    7s  &  6s. 

1  rpO  the  hills  I  lift  mine  eyes, 

JL    The  everlasting  hills; 
Streaming  thence,  in  fresh  supplies, 

My  soul  the  Spirit  feels; 
Will  he  not  his  help  afford? 

Help,  while  yet  I  ask,  is  given; 
God  comes  down, — the  God  and  Lord 

That  made  both  earth  and  heaven. 

2  Faithful  soul,  pray  always;  pray, 

And  still  in  God  confide; 
He  thy  feeble  steps  shall  stay, 

Nor  suffer  thee  to  slide: 
Lean  on  thy  Redeemer's  breast; 

He  thy  quiet  spirit  keeps; 
Rest  in  him,  securely  rest; 

Thy  Watchman  never  sleeps. 


GteACTS    OF    THE    SPIRIT.  4S9 

3  Neither  sin,  nor  earth,  nor  hell 

Thy  Keeper  can  surprise; 
Careless  slumbers  cannot  steal 

On  his  all- seeing-  eves; 
He  is  Israel's  sure  defence; 

Israel  all  his  care  shall  prove. 
Kept  by  watchful  providence, 

And  ever-waking  love. 

4  See  the  Lord,  thy  Keeper,  stand 

Omnipotently  near! 
Lo!  he  holds  thee  by  thy  hand, 

And  banishes  thy  fear; 
Shadows  with  his  wings  thy  head; 

Guards  from  all  impending  harms: — 
Round  thee,  and  beneath  are  spread 

The  everlasting  arms. 

5  Christ  shall  bliss  thy  going  out, 

Shall  bless  thy  coming  in; 
Kindly  compass  thee  about, 

Till  thou  art  saved  from  sin; 
Like  thy  spotless  Master,  thou, 

Filled  with  wisdom,  love,  and  power, 
Holy,  pure,  and  perfect, — now, 

Henceforth,  and  evermore. 


HYMN  630.    C.  M. 

1  /~1  OD,  my  supporter  and  my  hope, 
\JT  My  help  for  ever  near! 
Thine  arm  of  mercy  holds  me  up, 

And  saves  me  from  despair. 

2  Thy  counsels,  Lord!  shall  guide  my  feet, 

Through  this  dark  wilderness; 
Thy  hand  conduct  me  near  thy  soat, 
To  dwell  before  thy  face. 

3-2 


490  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION. 

3  Were  I  in  heaven  without  my  God, 

'Twould  be  no  joy  to  me; 
And  whilst  this  earth  is  my  abode, 
I  long  for  none  but  thee. 

4  What  if  the  springs  of  life  were  broke, 

And  flesh  and  heart  should  faint? 
God  is  my  soul's  eternal  rock, 
The  strength  of  ev'ry  saint. 

5  Behold,  the  sinners,  that  remove 

Far  from  thy  presence,  die; 
Not  all  the  idol-gods  they  love 
Can  save  them,  when  they  cry. 

6  But  to  draw  near  to  thee,  my  God! 

Shall  be  my  sweet  employ; 
My  tongue  shall  sound  thy  works  abroad, 
And  tell  the  world  my  joy. 

HYMN  631.     L.  M. 

1  fT^HE  God  of  my  salvation  lives; 

JL    My  nobler  life  he  will  sustain; 
His  word  immortal  vigor  gives, 

Nor  shall  my  glorious  hopes  be  vain. 

2  Thy  presence,  Lord,  can  cheer  my  heart, 

Tho'  every  earthly  comfort  die; 
Thy  smile  can  bid  my  pains  depart, 
And  raise  my  sacred  pleasures  high. 

3  Oh,  let  me  hear  thy  blissful  voice, 

Inspiring  life  and  joy  divine! 
The  barren  desert  shall  rejoice; 
'Tis  paradise!  if  thou  art  mine! 


G 


HYMN  632.    L.  M. 
OD  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints 


When  storms  of  sharp  distress  invade; 
Ere  we  can  offer  our  complaints, 
Behold  him  present  with  his  aid! 


GRACES    OF    THE    SPIRIT.  491. 

2  Let  mountains  from  their  seats  be  hurl'd 

Down  to  the  deep  and  buried  there,— 
Convulsions  shake  the  solid  world, — 
Our  faith  shall  never  yield  to  fear. 

3  Loud  may  the  troubled  ocean  roar; 

In  sacred  peace  our  souls  abide; 
While  every  nation,  every  shore, 

Trembles  and  dreads  the  swelling  tide. 

4  There  is  a  stream  whose  gentle  flow 

Supplies  the  city  of  our  God; 
Life,  love  and  joy,  still  gliding  through, 
And  watering  our  divine  abode. 

5  This  sacred  stream,  thy  vital  word, 

Thus  all  our  raging  fear  controls: 
Sweet  peace  thy  promises  afford, 

And  give  new  strength  to  fainting  souls. 

6  Zion  enjoys  her  monarch's  love, 

Secure  against  the  threat'ning  hour; 
Nor  can  her  firm  foundation  move, 
Built  on  his  faithfulness  and  power. 

HYMN  633.    6  Ss. 

1  TJEACE!  doubting  heart!  my  God's  I  am; 
_L  Who  formed  me  man,  forbids  my  fear; 
The  Lord  hath  called  me  by  my  name; 

The  Lord  protects,  for  ever  near: 
His  blood  for  me  did  once  atone, 
And  still  he  loves  and  guards  his  own. 

2  When  passing  through  the  watery  deep, 

I  ask  in  faith  his  promised  aid; 
The  waves  an  awful  distance  keep, 

And  shrink  from  my  devoted  head: 
Fearless,  their  violence  I  dare; 
They  cannot  harm,  for  God  is-  there! 


492  PROCESS    OF   SALVATION. 

3  To  him  mine  eye  of  faith  I  turn, 

And  through  the  fire  pursue  my  way; 
The  fire  forgets  its  power  to  burn, 

The  lambent  flames  around  me  play: 
I  own  his  power,  accept  the  sign, 
And  shout  to  prove  the  Saviour  mine. 

4  Still  nigh  me,  O  my  Saviour,  stand, 

And  guard  in  fierce  temptation's  hour; 
Hide  in  the  hollow  of  thy  hand; 

Show  forth  in  me  thy  saving  power; 
Still  be  thy  arms  my  sure  defence; 
Nor  earth  nor  hell  shall  pluck  me  thence. 

5  Since  thou  hast  bid  me  come  to  thee, 

(Good  as  thou  art,  and  strong  to  save,) 
I'll  walk  o'er  life's  tempestuous  sea, 

Upborne  by  the  unyielding  wave, 
Dauntless,  though  rocks  of  pride  be  near, 
And  yawning  whirlpools  of  despair. 

6  When  darkness  intercepts  the  skies, 

And  sorrow's  waves  around  me  roll; 
When  high  the  storms  of  passion  rise, 

And  half  o'erwhelm  my  sinking  soul. 
My  soul  a  sudden  calm  shall  feel, 
And  hear  a  whisper,  'Peace;  be  still!' 

7  Though  in  affliction's  furnace  tried, 

Unhurt  on  snares  and  death  I'll  tread; 
Though  sin  assail,  and  hell,  thrown  wide, 

Pour  all  its  flames  upon  my  head, 
Like  Moses'  bush,  I'll  mount  the  higher, 
And  flourish,  unconsumed,  in  fire. 


HYMN  634.     lis. 

OW  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the 
Lord, 
Is  laid  for  vour  faith  in  his  excellent  word' 


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GRACES    OF    THE    fcPIBIT.  493- 

What  more  can  he  say  than  to  you  he  hath  said, 
Who  unto  the  Saviour  for  refuge  have  fled: 

2  'In  every  condition,  in  sickness,  in  health, 
In  poverty's  vale,  or  abounding  in  wealth, 
At  home  and  abroad,  on  the  land    on  the  sea, 

As  thy  days   may  demand,  shall  thy   strength 
ever  be. 

3  'Fear  not,  I  am  with  thee,  O  be  not  dismayed, 
For  I  am  thy  God,  and  will  still  give  thee  aid; 
I'll  strengthen  thee,  help  thee,  and  cause  thee  to 

stand,  .  .       , 

Upheld  by  my  righteous  omnipotent  hand. 

4  'Whenthroudi  the  deep  waters  I  call  thee  to  go, 
The  rivers  of  sorrow  shall  not  overflow; 

For  I  will  be  with  thee,  thy  troubles  to  bless, 
And  sanctity  to  thee  thy  deepest  distress. 

5  'Whenthroush  fiery  trials  thy  pathway  shall  lie, 
Mv  srrace  all-sufficient  shall  be  thy  supply; 
The  flame  shall  not  hurt  thee,  I  only  design 
Thy  dross  to  consume,  and  thy  gold  to  reline. 

6  'The  soul  that  on  Jesus  doth  lean  for  repcse, 
I  will  not,  I  will  not  desert  to  his  foes; 

That   soul,  though  all  hell  should  endeavor  to 

shake,  , 

I'll  never— no  never— no  never  forsake. 


3.    COURAGE. 

HYMN  635.     L.  M. 

I     k    WAKE,  our  souls!  away,  our  tears! 
A  Let  every  trembling  thought  be  gone. 
Awake,  and  run  the  heavenly  race. 
And  put  a  cheerful  courage  on. 


494  PROCESS   OF  SALVATION. 

2  True,  'tis  a  straight  and  thorny  road, 

And  mortal  spirits  tire  and  faint; 
But  they  forget  the  mighty  God, 

That  feeds  the  strength  of  every  saint. 

3  O  mighty  God,  thy  matchless  power 

Is  ever  new,  and  ever  young; 
And  firm  endures,  while  endless  years 
Their  everlasting  circles  run. 

4  From  thee,  the  ever-flowing  spring, 

Our  souls  shall  drink  a  fresh  supply; 

While  such  as  trust  their  native  strength 

Shall  melt  away,  and  droop  and  die. 

5  Swift  as  the  eagle  cuts  the  air, 

We'll  mount  alcft  to  thine  abode; 

On  wings  of  love  our  souls  shall  fly, 

Nor  tire  along  the  heavenly  road. 

HYMN  636.     L.  M. 

1  IV/TY  spirit  looks  to  God  alone; 

lYJL  My  rock  and  refuge  is  his  throne: 
In  all  my  fears,  in  all  my  straits, 
My  soul  on  his  salvation  waits. 

2  Courage,  my  soul!  while  God  is  near, 
What  enemy  hast  thou  to  fear? 
How  canst  thou  want  a  sure  defence, 
Whose  refuge  is  Omnipotence? 

3  Tho'  thickest  dangers  Crowd  my  way, 
My  God  can  chase  my  fears  away: 
My  steadfast  heart  on  him  relies, 
And  all  those  daugers  still  defies. 

4  Tho'  billows  after  billows  roll, 
To  o'erwhelm  my  sinking  soul; 
Firm  as  a  rock  my  faith  shall  stand, 
Upheld  by  his  almighty  hand. 


GRACES  OT  THE   SPIRIT.  495. 

5  In  life,  his  presence  is  my  aid; 

In  death,  'twill  guide  me  thro'  the  shade; 
Chase  all  my  rising  fears  away, 
And  turn  my  darkness  into  day. 

HYMN  637.    L.  M. 

1  "DLEST  men,  who  stretch  their  willing  hands 
JD  Submissive  to  their  lord's  commands, 
\nd  yield  their  liberty  and  breath 

To  him  that  loved  their  souls  in  death. 

2  Lead  me  to  snffer  and  to  die, 

If  thou,  my  gracious  Lord!  art  nigh; 
One  smile  from  thee  my  heart  snail  nre, 
And  teach  me,  smiling,  to  expire. 

3  If  nature  at  the  trial  shake, 

And  from  the  cross  or  llames  draw  back, 
Grace  rem  its  feeble  courage  raise, 
And  turn  its  trembling  into  praise. 

4  While  scarce  I  dare  with  Peter  say, 
•I'll  boldlv  tread  the  bleeding  way; 
Yet  in  thy  steps,  like  John,  I'd  move 
With  humble  hope  and  silent  love. 


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4.    FEAR. 

HYMN  638.    C.  M. 

WANT  a  principle  within 
Of  jealous,  godly  fear; 
A  sensibility  of  sin, 

A  pain  to' feel  it  near. 
I  want  the  first  approach  to  feel 

Of  pride,  or  fond  desire; 
To  catch  the  wrmdering  of  my  will, 
And  queuch  the  kindling  lire. 


PROCESS   OF   SALVATION". 

2  That  I  from  thee  no  more  may  part. 

No  more  thy  goodness  grieve, 
The  filial  awe,  the  fleshly  heart, 

The  tender  conscience,  give! 
Quick  as  the  apple  of  an  eye, 

O  God,  my  conscience  make! 
Awake  my  soul,  when  sin  is  nigh. 

And  keep  it  still  awake! 

3  If  to  the  right  or  left  I  stray, 

That  moment.  Lord,  reprove; 
And  let  me  weep  my  life  away. 

For  having  grieved  thy  love! 
O  may  the  least  omission  pain 

My  well- instructed  soul; 
And  drive  toe  to  the  blood  again, 

Which  makes  the  wounded  whole! 


HYMN  639.     C.  M. 

1  fl  OD  of  all  grace  and  majesty, 
VJ  Supremely  great  and  good! 
If  I  have  mercy  found  with  thee, 

Through  the  atoning  blood; 
The  guard  of  all  thy  mercies  give, 

And  to  my  pardon  join 
A  fear  lest  I  should  ever  grieve 

The  gracious  Spirit  divine! 

2  If  mercy  is  indeed  with  thee, 

May  I  obedient  prove; 
Nor  e'er  abuse  my  liberty . 

Or  sin  against  thy  love! 
This  choicest  fruit  of  faith  bestow 

On  a  poor  sojourner; 
And  let  me  pass  my  days  below 

In  humbleness  and  fear! 


GRACES    OF    THE    SPIRIT.  497 

3  Rather  I  would  in  darkness  mourn 

The  absence  of  thy  peace, 
Than  e'er  by  light  irreverence  turn 

Thy  grace  to  wantonness; 
Rather  I  would,  in  painful  awe, 

Beneath  thine  anger  move, 
Than  sin  against  the  gospel  law 

Of  liberty  and  love. 

4  But,  O!  thou  would'st  not  have  me  live 

In  bondage,  grief,  or  pain; 
Thou  dost  not  take  delight  to  grieve 

The  helpless  sons  of  men: 
Thy  will  is  my  salvation,  Lord; 

And  let  it  now  take  place! 
And  let  me  tremble  at  the  word 

Of  reconciling  grace! 

•3  Still  may  I  walk  as  in  thy  sight. 

My  strict  observer  see; 
And  thou  by  reverent  love  unite 

My  child- like  heart  to  thee! 
Still  let  me,  till  my  days  are  past, 

At  Jesus'  feet  abide! 
So  shall  he  lift  me  up  at  last, 

And  seat  me  by  his  side. 

HYMN  G40.     L.  ML 

1  TJIERCE,  fill  me,  with  an  humble  fear; 
X     My  utter  helplessness  reveal! 
Satan  and   sin  are  always  near, 

Thee  may  I  always  nearer  feel! 

2  O  that  to  thee  my  constant  mind 

Might  with  an  even  llame  aspire. 
Pride  in  its  earliest  motions  find, 
And  mark  the  rislnsrs  of  desire! 


498  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION. 

3  O  that  my  tender  soul  might  fly 

The  first  abhorr'd  approach  of  ill; 
Quick,  as  the  apple  of  an  eye, 
The  slightest  touch  of  sin  to  feel! 

4  Till  thou  anew  nay  soul  create, 

Still  may  I  strive,  and  watch,  and  pray 
Humbly  and  confidently  wait, 
And  long  to  see  the  perfect  day! 


5.    GODLINESS. 

HYMN  641.     S.  M. 

1  A     CHARGE  to  keep  I  have, 
J\.  A  God  to  glorify; 

A  never-dying  soul  to  save, 

And  lit  it  for  the  sky; 
To  serve  the  present  age, 

My  calling  to  fulfil; — 

0  may  it  all  my  powers  engage 
To  do  my  Master's  will! 

2  Arm  me  with  jealous  care, 

As  in  thy  sight  to  live; 
And  O!  thy  servant,  Lord,  prepare 

A  strict  account  to  give! 
Help  me  to  watch  and  pray, 

And  on  thyself  rely! 
Assured  if  I  my  trust  betray, 

i  shall  forever  die. 

HYMN  642.     S.  M. 

1    f^i  OD  of  almighty  love, 
\JT  By  whose  sufficient  grace 

1  lift  my  heart  to  things  above, 

And  humbly  seek  thy  face: 
Through  Jesus  Christ  the  Just, 

My  faint  desires  receive; 
And  let  me  in  thy  goodness  trust. 

And  to  thy  glory  live! 


GRACES    OF    THE    SPIRIT.  499 


Whate'er  I  say  or  do, 

Thy  glory  be  my  aim; 
My  offerings  all  be  offered  through 

The  ever-Messed  name! 
Jesus,  my  single  eye 

Be  fixed  on  ihee  alone: 
Thy  name  be  praised  on  earth,  on  high; 

Thy  will  by  all  be  done! 


Spirit  of  faith,  inspire 

My  consecrated  heart; 
Fill  me  with  pure  celestial  fire, 

With  all  thou  hast  and  art! 
My  feeble  mind  transform, 

And,  perfectly  renewed, 
Into  a  saint  exalt  a  worm, 

A  worm  exalt  to  God. 


HYMN  643.     7s  6s  &  1  8. 

LO!  I  come  with  joy  to  do 
The  Master's  blessed  will; 
Him  in  outward  works  pursue, 
And  serve  his  pleasure  still. 
Faithful  to  my  Lord's  commands, 

I  still  would  choose  the  better  part; 
Serve  with  careful  Martha's  hands, 
And  loving  Mary's  heart. 

Careful  without  care  I  am, 

Nor  feel  my  happy  toil, 
Kept  in  peace  by  Jesus'  name, 

Supported  by  his  smile: 
Joyful  thus  my  faith  to  show, 

I  find  his  service  my  reward; 
Every  work  I  do  below, 

I  do  it  to  the  Lord. 


500  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION. 

3  Thou,  O  Lord,  in  tender  love, 

Dost  all  my  burdens  bear! 
Lift  my  heart  to  things  above, 

And  fix  it  ever  therd 
Calm  on  tumult's  whefl  I  sit, 

'Midst  busy  multitudes  alone, 
Sweetly  waiting  at  thv  feet, 

Till  all  thy  will  be  done. 

4  Thou,  O  Lord,  my  portion  art, 

Before  I  hence  remove! 
Now  my  treasure  and  my  heart 

Are  all  laid  up  above: 
Far  above  all  earthly  things, 

While  yet  my  hands  are  here  employed, 
Sees  my  soul  the  King  of  kings, 

And  "freely  talks  with  God. 

5  O  that  all  the  art  might  knOAV 

Of  living  thus  to  thee! 
Find  their  heaven  begun  below, 

And  here  thy  glory  see! 
Walk  in  all  the  works  prepared 

By  thee  to  exercise  their  grace, 
Till  they  gain  their  full  reward, 

And  see  thy  glorious  face! 


HYMN  644.     C.  M. 

1  O  UMMONED  my  labor  to  renei 
O  And  glad  to  act  my  part, 
Lord,  in  thy  name  my  work  1  do, 

And  with  a  single  heart. 

2  End  of  my  every  action  thou, 

In  all  things  thee  I  sue; 
Accept  my  hallowed  labor  now! 
I  do  it  unto  thee. 


GRACES    OF    THE    SPIJtlT.  501 

3  Whate'er  the  Father  views  as  thine, 

He  views  with  gracious  eyes: 
Jesus,  this  mean  oblation  join 
To  thy  great  sacrifice! 

4  Stamped  with  an  infinite  desert, 

My  work  he  then  shall  own; 
Well  pleased  with  me,  when  mine  thou  art, 
And  I  his  favored  son. 


HYMN  645.     L.  M. 

1  TT^ORTH  in  thy  name,  O  Lord,  I  go, 
J?     My  daily  labor  to  pursue; 
Thee,  only  thee,  resolved  to  know, 

In  all  I  think,  or  speak,  or  do. 

2  The  task  thy  wisdom  hath  assigned, 

O  let  me  cheerfully  fulfil! 
In  all  my  works  thy  presence  find, 
And  prove  thy  good  and  perfect  will! 

3  Thee  may  I  set  at  my  right  hand, 

Whose  eyes  my  inmost  substance  see$ 
And  labor  on  at  thy  command, 
And  offer  all  my  works  to  thee! 

4  Give  me  to  bear  thy  easy  yoke, 

And  every  moment  watch  and  pray; 
And  still  to  things  eternal  look, 
And  hasten  to  thy  glorious  day: 

5  For  thee,  delightfully  employ 

Whate'er  thy  bounteous  grace  hath  given; 
And  run  my  course  with  even  joy, 
And  closely  walk  with  thee  to  heaven! 


502  PROCESS   OF  SALVATION. 

6.    GRATITUDE. 

HYMN  646.    7s  &  6s. 

1  rjlHOU,  my  God,  art  good  and  wise, 

_L    And  infinite  in  power: 
Thee  let  all  in  earth  and  skies 

Continually  adore! 
Give  me  thy  converting  grace, 

That  I  may  obedient  prove, 
Serve  my  Maker  all  my  days, 

And  my  Redeemer  love! 

2  For  my  life,  and  clothes,  and  food, 

And  every  comfort  here, 
Thee,  my  most  indulgent  God, 

I  thank  with  heart  sincere; — 
For  the  blessings  numberless, 

Which  thou  hast  already  given; 
For  my  smallest  spark  of  grace, 

And  for  my  hope  of  heaven. 

3  Gracious  God,  my  sins  forgive, 

And  thy  good  Spirit  impart! 
Then  I  shall  in  thee  believe, 

With  all  my  loving  heart: 
Always  unto  Jesus  look, 

Him  in  heavenlv  glory  see, 
Who  my  cause  hath  undertook, 

And  ever  prays  for  me. 

4  Grace,  in  answer  to  his  prayer, 

And  every  grace  bestow; 
That  I  may  with  zealous  care 

Perform  thy  will  below; 
Rooted  in  humility, 

Still  in  every  state  resigned, 
Plant,  Almighty  Lord,  in  me 

A  meek  and  lowlv  mind? 


GRACES   OF    THE    SPIRIT.  503 

6  Poor  and  vile  in  my  own  eyes, — 

With  self  abasing  shame, 
Still  I  would  myself  despise, 

And  magnify  thy  name: 
Thee  let  every  creature  bless; 

Praise  to  God  alone  be  given! 
God  alone  deserves  the  praise 

Of  all  in  earth  and  heaven. 


HYMN  647.     L.  M. 

1  TV/TY  soul,  through  my  Redeemer's  care, 
1V_L  Saved  from  the  second  death,  I  feel; 
My  eyes  from  tears  of  dark  despair, 

My  feet  from  falling  into  hell. 

2  Wherefore   to  him  my  feet  shall  run; 

My  eyes  on  his  perfections  gaze; 
My  soul  shall  live  for  God  alone, 
And  all  within  me  shout  his  praise. 

HYMN  648.     L.  M. 

1  /^i  OD  of  my  life,  through  all  my  days, 

\_T  My  grateful  powers  shall  sound  thy  praise; 
My  song  shall  wake  with  opening  light, 
And  cheer  the  dark  and  silent  night. 

2  When  anxious  cares  would  break  my  rest, 
And  griefs  would  tear  my  throbbing  breast, 
Thy  tuneful  praises,  raised  on  high, 
Shall  check  the  murmur  and  the  sigh. 

3  When  death  o'er  nature  shall  prevail, 
And  all  the  powers  of  language  fail, 

Joy  through  my  swimming  eyes  shall  break, 
And  mean  the  thanks  I  cannot  speak. 


501  PROCESS    OF   SALVATION. 

4  But  O  when  that  last  conflict's  o'er, 
And  I  am  chained  to  earth  no  more. 
With  what  glad  accents  shall  I  rise 
To  join  the  music  of  the  skies! 

5  Soon  shall  I  learn  the  exalted  strains 
Which  echo  through  the  heavenly  plains; 
And  emulate  with  joy  unknown, 

The  glowing  seraphs  round  the  throne. 

6  The  cheerful  tribute  will  I  give, 
Long  as  a  deathless  soul  shall  live: 
A  work  so  sweet,  a  theme  so  high; 
Demands  and  crowns  eternity. 


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HYMN  649.     C.  M. 

IRMLY  I  stand  on  Z ion's  hill, 
And  view  my  starry  crown; 
No  power  on  earth  my  hope  can  shake, 
Nor  hell  can  pull  me  down. 

2  The  lofty  hills  and  stately  towers, 

That  lift  their  heads  on  high, 

Shall  all  be  levell'd  in  the  dust; 

Their  very  names  shall  die. 

3  The  vaulted  heavens  shall  melt  away, 

Built  by  Jehovah's  hands; 
But  firmer  than  the  heavens,  the  rock 
Of  my  salvation  stands. 

HYMN  650.     C.  M. 

\  TTTHEN  I  can  read  my  title  clear 
VV    To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
I'll  bid  farewell  to  every  fear, 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 


GRACES   OF  THE   SPIRIT.  505 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 

And  fiery  darts  be  hurl'd, 
Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage, 
And  face  a  frowning  world. 

3  Let  cares  like  a  wild  deluge  come, 

Let  storms  of  sorrow  fall; 
So  I  but  safely  reach  my  home, 
My  God,  my  heaven,  my  all. 

4  There  I  shall  bathe  my  weary  soul, 

In  seas  of  heavenly  rest, 
And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 
Across  my  peaceful  breast. 


HYMN  651.     CM. 

1  TJLESS'D  be  the  everlasting  God, 
JLJ  The  Father  of  our  Lord! 

Be  his  abounding  mercy  praised, 
His  majesty  adored! 

2  AVhcn  from  the  dead  he  raised  his  San, 

And  call'd  him  to  the  sky, 

He  gave  our  souls  a  lively  hope, 

That  they  should  never  die. 

3  To  an  inheritance  divine, 

He  taught  our  hearts  to  rise; 
'Tis  uncorrupted,  undefiled, 
Unfading,  in  the  skies. 

4  Saints  by  the  power  of  God,  are  kept 

Till  the  salvation  come: 
We  walk  by  faith  as  strangers  here, 
But  Christ  shall  call  us  home. 

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506  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION. 

HYMN  652.    C.  M. 


O 


JOYFUL  sound  of  gospel  grace! 
Christ  shall  in  me  appear; 
even  I,  shall  see  his  face; 
I  shall  be  holy  here. 


2  The  glorious  crown  of  righteousness 

To  me  reach'd  out  I  view; 
Conqueror  through  him,  I  soon  shall  seize, 
And  wear  it  as  my  due. 

3  The  promised  land,  from  Pisgah's  top, 

I  now  exult  to  see; 
My  hope  is  full  (O  glorious  hope!) 
Of  immortality. 

4  He  visits  now  the  house  of  clay; 

He  shakes  his  future  home: 
O  would'st  thou,  Lord,  on  this  glad  day, 
Into  thy  temple  come! 

5  With  me  I  know,  I  feel  thou  art; 

But  this  cannot  suffice, 
Unless  thou  plantest  in  my  heart 
A  constant  paradise. 

6  Come,  O  my  God,  thyself  reveal, 

Fill  all  this  mighty  void! 
Thou  only  canst  my  spirit  fill: 
Come,  O  my  God,  my  God! 

HYMN  653.     4  8's  &'2  6's. 

1   r\  GLORIOUS  hope  of  perfect  love! 
\J  It  lifts  me  up  to  things  above; 

It  bears  on  eagles'  wings; 
It  gives  my  ravished  soul  a  taste, 
And  makes  me  for  some  moments  feast 

With  Jesus'  priests  and  kings. 


GEACES   OF   THE    SPIRIT.  50T 

2  Rejoicing  now  in  earnest  hope, 

I  stand,  and  from  the  mountain  top 

See  all  the  land  below: 
Rivers  of  milk  and  honey  rise, 
And  all  the  fruits  of  Paradise, 

In  endless  plenty  grow. 

3  A  land  of  corn,  and  wine,  and  oil, 
Favored  with  God's  peculiar  smile, 

With  every  blessing  blest; 
There  dwells  the  Lord  our  righteousness, 
And  keeps  his  own  in  perfect  peace 

And  cArerlasting  rest. 

4  O  that  I  might  at  once  go  up! 

No  more  on  this  side  Jordan  stop, 

But  now  the  land  possess: 
This  moment  end  my  legal  years; 
Sorrows,  and  sins,  and  doubts,  and  fears,. 

A  howling  wilderness! 

5  Now,  O  my  Joshua,  bring  me  in! 
Cast  out  thy  foes;  the  inbred  sin, 

The  carnal  mind,  remove; 
The  purchase  of  thy  death  divide; 
And  O!  with  all  the  sanctified, 

Give  me  a  lot  of  love! 

HYMN  654.     6  8s. 

1  T)RISONERS  of  hope,  lift  up  your  heads? 
JL     The  day  of  liberty  draws  near; 

Jesus,  who  on  the  serpent  treads, 

Shall  soon  in  your  behalf  appear: 
The  Lord  will  to  his  temple  come: 
Prepare  your  hearts  to  make  him  room. 

2  Ye  all  shall  find,  whom  in  his  word 

Himself  hath  caused  to  put  your  trust* 
The  Father  of  our  dying  Lord 
Is  ever  to  his  promise  just, 


50S  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION. 

Faithful,  if  we  our  sins  confess, 

To  cleanse  from  all  unrighteousness. 

3  Yes,  Lord,  we  must  believe  thee  kind, 

Thou  never  canst  unfaithful  prove; 
Surely  we  shall  thy  mercy  find; 

Who  ask,  shall  all  receive  thy  love; 
Nor  canst  thou  it  to  me  deny; 
I  ask,  the  chief  of  sinners  I! 

4  O  ye  of  fearful  hearts,  be  strong! 

Your  downcast  eyes  and  hands  lift  up; 
Ye  shall  not  be  forgotten  long: 

Hope  to  the  end,  in  Jesus  hope! 
Tell  him,  ye  wait  his  grace  to  prove, 
And  cannot  fail,  if  God  is  love! 

5  Prisoners  of  hope,  be  strong,  be  bold; 

Cast  off  your  doubts,  disdain  to  fear! 
Dare  to  believe;  on  Christ  lay  hold! 

Wrestle  with  Christ  in  mighty  prayer; 
Tell  him  'we  will  not  let  thee  go. 
Till  we  thy  name,  thy  nature  know.' 

HYMN  655.     L.  M. 

1  A   WAY,  my  unbelieving  fear! 

J\.  Fear  shall  in  me  no  more  have  place; 
My  Saviour  doth  not  yet  appear, 

He  hides  the  brightness  of  his  face: 
But  shall  I  therefore  let  him  go, 

And  basely  to  the  tempter  yield? 
No,  in  the  strength  of  Jesus,  no, 

I  never  will  give  up  my  shield. 

2  Although  the  vine  its  fruit  deny, 

Although  the  olive  yield  no  oil, 
The  withering  fig  trees  droop  and  die, 
The  fields  elude  the  tiller's  toil, 


GRACES   OF   THE    SPIRIT.  509 

The  empty  stall  no  herd  afford, 
And  perish  all  the  bleating  race, 

Yet  will  I  triumph  in  the  Lord, 
The  God  of  my  salvation  praise. 

3  Barren  although  my  soul  remain, 

And  not  one  bud  of  grace  appear, 
No  fruit  of  all  my  toil  and  pain, 

But  sin,  and  only  sin  is  here: 
Although  my  gifts  and  comforts  lost, 

My  blooming  hopes  cut  off  I  see; 
Yet  will  I  in  my  Saviour  trust, 

And  glory  that  he  died  for  me. 

4  In  hope  believing  against  hope, 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  my  God,  I  claim, 
Jesus,  my  strength,  shall  lift  me  up, 

Salvation  is  in  Jesus'  name. 
To  me  he  soon  shall  bring  it  nigh, 

My  soul  shall  then  outstrip  tbc  wind; 
On  wings  of  love  mount  up  on  high, 

And  leave  the  world  and  sin  behind. 


8.    HUMILITY. 

HYMN  656.    7s. 

1  T  ORD,  for  ever  at  thy  side 

.1  J  Let  my  place  and  portion  be: 
Strip  me  of  the  robe  of  pride, 
Clothe  me  with  humility. 

2  Meekly  may  my  soul  receive 

All  thy  Spirit  hath  revealed; 
Thou  hast  spoken — I  believe, 
Though  the  oracle  be  sealed. 

3  Humble  as  a  little  child, 

Weaned  from  the  mother's  breast, 
By  no  subtleties  beguiled, 
On  thy  faithful  word  I  rest. 


510  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION. 

4  Israel!  now  and  evermore 
In  the  Lord  Jehovah  trust; 
Him,  in  all  his  ways,  adore, 
Wise,  and  wonderful,  and  just. 

HYMN  657.    7s. 

1  T  ORD,  if  thou  thy  grace  impart, 
J  J  Poor  in  spirit,  meek  in  heart, 

I  shall,  as  my  Master,  be 
Rooted  in  humility. 

2  Simple,  teachable,  and  mild, 
Changed  into  a  little  child; 
Pleased  with  all  the  Lord  provides; 
Wean'd  from  all  the  world  besides. 

3  Father,  fix  my  soul  on  thee; 
Every  evil  let  me  flee; 
Nothing  want,  beneath,  above, 
Happy  in  thy  precious  love. 

4  Oh,  that  all  may  seek  and  find 
Every  good  in  jesus  joined! 
Him  let  Israel  still  adore, 
Trust  him,  praise  him,  evermore. 

HYMN  658.  CM. 

1  TS  there  ambition  in  my  heart? 
X  Search,  gracious  God,  and  see; 
Or  do  I  act  a  haughty  part? 

Lord,  I  appeal  to  thee. 

2  I  charge  my  thoughts  be  humble  stil 

And  all  my  carriage  mild; 
Content,  my  Father,  with  thy  will, 
And  quiet  as  a  child. 


GRACES   OP  THE   SPIRIT.  511 

3  The  patient  soul,  the  lowly  mind 
Shall  have  a  large  reward; 
Let  saints  in  sorrow  be  resigned, 
And  trust  a  faithful  Lord. 


HYMN  659.    L.  M. 

1  i  H!  Lord,  with  trembling  I  confess, 
_TjL  A  gracious  soul  may  fall  from  grace, 
The  salt  may  lose  its  seasoning  power, 
And  never,  never  find  it  more! 

2  Lest  that  my  fearful  case  should  be, 
Each  moment  knit  my  soul  to  thee: 
And  lead  me  to  the  mount  above, 
Through  the  low  vale  of  humble  love. 


9.   JOY. 

HYMN  660.    8  7s. 

1  /^VBJECT  of  my  first  desire, 
V/  Jesus!  crucified  for  me, 
All  to  happiness  aspire 

Only  to  be  found  in  thee; 
Thee  to  praise,  and  thee  to  know, 
Constitute  our  bliss  below: 
Thee  to  see,  and  thee  to  love, 
Constitute  our  bliss  above. 

2  Lord!  it  is  not  life  to  live, 
If  thy  presence  thou  deny; 
Lord!  if  thou  thy  presence  give, 
'Tis  no  longer  death  to  die. 
Source  and  giver  of  repose, 
Singly  from  tlry  smile  it  flows; 
Peace  and  happiness  are  thine, 
Mine  they  are,  if  thou  art  mine- 


512  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION. 

3  Whilst  I  feel  thy  love  to  me, 
Every  object  teems  with  joy; 
Here,  O  may  I  walk  with  thee, 
Then  into  thy  presence  die! 
Let  me  but  thyself  possess, 
Total  sum  of  happiness! 
Real  bliss  I  then  shall  prove, 
Heaven  below,  and  heaven  above. 


HYMN  661.    8  7s. 

HEA.VENLY  Father,  sovereign  Lord, 
Ever  faithful  to  thy  word, 
Humbly  we  our  seal  set  to, 
Testify  that  thou  art  true. 
Lo!  for  us  the  wilds  are  glad*, 
All  in  cheerful  green  arrayed; 
Opening  sweets  they  all  disclose, 
Bud  and  blossom  as  the  rose. 


2  Hark!  the  wastes  have  found  a  voice; 
Lonely  deserts  now  rejoice, 
Gladsome  hallelujahs  sing, 

All  around  with  praises  ring. 

Lo!  abundantly  they  bloom; 

Lebanon  is  hither  come; 

Carmel's  stores  the  heavens  dispense, 

Sharon's  fertile  excellence. 

3  See,  these  barren  souls  of  ours 
Bloom  and  put  forth  fruits  and  flowers. 
Flowers  of  Eden,  fruits  of  grace, 
Peace,  and  joy,  and  righteousness! 
We  behold,  (the  abjects,  we!) 
Christ,  the  incarnate  Deity, 

Christ,  in  whom  thy  glories  shine,, 
Excellence  of  strength  divine! 


GRACES   OP   THE   SPIRIT.  513- 

4  Ye  that  tremble  at  his  frown, 
He  shall  lift  your  hands,  cast  down; 
Christ,  who  all  your  weakness  sees, 
He  shall  prop  your  feeble  knees. 
Ye  of  fearful  hearts,  be  strong! 
Jesus  will  not  tarry  long: 
Fear  not  lest  his  truth  should  fail! 
Jesus  is  unchangeable. 


5  God,  your  God  shall  surely  come, 
Quell  your  foes  and  seal  their  doom; 
He  shall  come  and  save  you  too: 
We,  O  Lord,  have  found  thee  true! 
Blind  we  were,  but  now  we  see; 
Deaf,  we  hearken  now  to  thee; 
Dumb,  for  thee  our  tongues  employ; 
Lame,  and,  lo!  we  leap  for  joy. 

6  Faint  we  were  and  parched  with  drought: 
Water  at  thy  word  gnshed  out; 
Streams  of  grace  our  thirst  repress, 
Starting  from  the  wilderness. 

Still  we  gasp  thy  grace  to  know! 
Here  forever  let  it  flow; 
Make  the  thirsty  land  a  pool, 
Fix  the  Spirit  in  our  soul! 

HYMN  662.     C.  M. 

1  1\/TY  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joys, 
1>X  The  life  of  my  delights, 

The  glory  of  my  brightest  days, 
And  comfort  of  my  nights! — 

2  In  darkest  shades,  if  thou  appear, 

My  dawning  is  begun: 
Thou  art  my  soul's  bright  morning  star, 
And  thou  my  rising  sun. 


514  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION. 

3  The  opening  heavens  around  me  shine 

With  beams  of  sacred  bliss, 
If  Jesus  shows  his  mercy  mine 
And  whispers,  I  am  his. 

4  My  soul  Avould  leave  this  heavy  clay 

At  that  transporting  word; 
Run  up  with  joy  the  shining  way 
To  see  and  praise  my  Lord. 

5  Fearless  of  hell  and  ghastly  death, 

I'd  break  through  every  foe; 
The  wings  of  love,  and  arms  of  faith, 
Would  bear  me  conqueror  through. 

HYMN  663.    C.  M. 

1  1VTY  God,  my  portion,  and  my  love, 
XtX   My  everlasting  all, 

I've  none  but  thee  in  heaven  above, 
Or  on  this  earthly  ball. 

2  What  empty  things  are  all  the  skies, 

And  this  inferior  clod! 
There's  nothing  here  deserves  my  joys, 
There's  nothing  like  my  God. 

3  To  thee  we  owe  our  wealth  and  friends, 

And  health,  and  safe  abode: 
Thanks  to  thy  name  for  meaner  things; 
But  they  are  not  my  God. 

4  Were  I  possessor  of  the  earth, 

And  called  the  stars  my  own, 
Without  thy  graces  and  thyself, 
I  were  a  wretch  undone. 

5  Let  others  stretch  their  arms  like  seas, 

And  grasp  in  all  the  shore: 
Grant  me  the  visits  of  thy  face, 
And  I  desire  no  more. 


GRACES   OF   THE    SPIRIT.  515  • 

HYMN  664.    C.  M. 

1  TTOW  happy  every  child  of  grace, 
JLJL   Who  knows  his  sins  forgiven! 
This  earth,  he  cries,  is  not  my  place; 

I  seek  my  place  in  heaven. 
A  country  far  from  mortal  sight, 

Yet  O!  by  faith  I  see; 
The  land  of  rest,  the  saints'  delight, 

The  heaven  prepared  forme. 

2  O  what  a  blessed  hope  is  ours! 

While  here  on  earth  we  stay; 
We  more  than  taste  the  heavenly  powers, 

And  antedate  that  day; 
We  feel  the  resurrection  near, 

Our  life  in  Christ  concealed, 
And  with  his  glorious  presence  here 

Our  earthen  vessels  filled. 

3  O  would  he  more  of  heaven  bestow! 

And  when  the  vessels  break: 
Then  shall  our  ransomed  spirits  go, 

To  grasp  the  God  we  seek; 
In  rapturous  awe  on  him  to  gaze, 

Who  bought  the  sight  for  me, 
And  shout  and  wonder  at  his  grace 

To  all  eternity. 

HYMN  665.     L.  M. 

1  T  ORD,  how  secure  and  blest  are  they 
XJ  Who  feel  the  joys  of  pardoned  sin! 
Should  storms  of  wrath  shake  earth  and  sea, 

Their  minds  have  heaven  and  peace  within. 

2  The  day  glides  sweetly  o'er  their  heads, 

Made  up  of  innocence  and  love; 
And  soft  and  silent  as  the  shades, 
Their  nightly  minutes  gently  move. 


516  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION. 

3  Quick  as  their  thoughts,  their  joys  come  on, 

But  fly  not  half  so  swift  away: 
Their  souls  are  ever  bright  as  noon, 
And  calm  as  summer  evening's  ray. 

4  How  oft  they  look  to  the  heavenly  hills, 

Where  groves  of  living  pleasure  grow! 
And  longing  hopes,  and  cheerful  smiles, 
Sit  undisturbed  upon  their  brow. 

5  They  scorn  to  seek  our  golden  toys, 

But  spend  the  day,  and  share  the  night, 
In  numbering  o'er  the  richer  joys 

That  heaven  prepares  for  their  delight. 


10.   LOVE. 

HYMN  666.    S.  M. 

1  1\.TY  God,  mv  life,  mv  love, 
JLVX  To  thee,  to  thee  I  call: 
I  cannot  live  if  thou  remove, 
For  thou  art  all  in  all. 


2  Thy  shining  grace  can  cheer 

This  dungeon  where  I  dwell: 
'Tis  paradise  when  thou  art  here, 
If  thou  depart,  'tis  hell. 

3  The  smilings  of  thy  face, 

How  amiable  they  are! 
'Tis  heaven  to  rest  in  thine  embrace: 
And  no  where  else  but  there. 

4  To  thee,  and  thee  alone, 

The  angels  owe  their  bliss, 
They  sit  around  thy  gracious  throne, 
And  dwell  where  Jesus  is. 


GRACES    OF   THE   SPIRIT.  517 

5  Not  all  the  harps  above, 

Can  make  a  heavenly  place, 
If  God  his  residence  remove, 
Or  but  conceal  his  face. 

6  Nor  earth  nor  all  the  sky, 

Can  one  delight  afford; 
No,  not  one  drop  of  real  joy, 
Without  thy  presence,  Lord. 

7  Thou  art  the  sea  of  love, 

Where  all  my  pleasures  roll; 
The  circle  where  my  passions  move, 
And  centre  of  my  soul. 

8  To  thee  my  spirits  fly, 

With  intinite  desire; 
And  yet  how  far  from  thee  I  lie! 
O  Jesus,  raise  me  higher. 

HYMN  667.    S.  M. 

1  X  ET  party  names  no  more 

JLj   The  christian  world  o'erspread: 
Gentile  and  Jew,  and  bond  and  free, 
Are  one  in  Christ  their  head. 

2  Among  the  saints  on  earth, 

Let  mutual  love  be  found; 
Heirs  of  the  same  inheritance, 
With  mutual  blessings  crowned. 

3  Let  envy  and  ill-will, 

Be  banished  far  away; 
And  all  in  christian  bonds  unite, 
Who  the  same  Lord  obey. 

4  Thus  will  the  church  below 

Resemble  that  above, 
Where  no  discordant  sounds  are  heard, 
But  all  is  peace  and  love. 


518  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION. 

HYMN  66S.    C.  M. 

1  TTAPPY  the  heart  where  graces  reigu, 
JUL  Where  love  inspires  the  breast: 
Love  is  the  brightest  of  the  train, 

And  perfects  all  the  rest. 

2  Knowledge,  alas!  'tis  all  in  vain, 

And  all  in  vain  our  fear: 
Our  stubborn  sins  will  fight  and  reign, 
If  love  be  absent  there. 

3  'Tis  love  that  makes  our  cheerful  feet 

In  swift  obedience  move: 
The  devils  know,  and  tremble  too; 
But  Satan  cannot  love. 

4  This  is  the  grace  that  lives  and  sings, 

When  faith  and  hope  shall  cease: 
'Tis  this  shall  strike  our  joyful  strings 
In  the  sweet  realms  of  bliss. 

5  Before  we  quite  forsake  our  clay, 

Or  leave  this  dark  abode, 

The  wings  of  love  bear  us  away 

To  see  our  gracious  God. 


'D 


HYMN  669.    C.  M. 

O  not  I  love  thee,  O  my  Lord? 
Behold  my  heart  and  see; 
And  turn  each  worthless  idol  out 
That  dares  to  rival  thee. 

2  Do  not  I  love  thee  from  my  soul? 

Then  let  me  nothing  love; 

Dead  be  my  heart  to  every  joy, 

When  Jesus  cannot  move. 

3  Is  not  thy  name  melodious  still 

To  mine  attentive  ear? 
Doth  not  each  pulse  with  pleasure  bound 
My  Saviour's  voice  to  hear? 


GRACES   OF   THE    SPIRIT.  519 

4  Hast  thou  a  lamb  in  all  thy  flock 

I  would  disdain  to  feed? 
Hast  thou  a  foe  before  whose  face 
I  fear  thy  cause  to  plead? 

5  Would  not  my  heart  pour  forth  its  blood 

In  honor  of  thy  name? 
And  challenge  the  cold  hand  of  death 
To  damp  the  immortal  flame? 

6  Thou  know'st  I  love  thee,  dearest  Lord; 

But  O!  I  long  to  soar 
Far  from  the  sphere  of  mortal  joys, 
And  learn  to  love  thee  more. 

HYMN  670.    8s  &  7s. 

1  X  OVE  divine,  all  love  excelling, 

J_J  Joy  of  heaven,  to  earth  come  down; 
Fix  in  us  thy  humble  dwelling, 

All  thy  faithful  mercies  crown; 
Jesus,  thou  art  all  compassion, 

Pure  unbounded  love  thou  art, 
Visit  us  with  thy  salvation, 

Enter  every  trembling  heart. 

2  Come,  Almighty  to  deliver, 

Let  us  all  thy  life  receive; 
Suddenly  return,  and  never, 

Never  more  thy  temples  leave: 
Thee  we  would  be  always  blessing, 

Serve  thee  as  thy  hosts  above, 
Pray,  and  praise  thee  without  ceasing, 

Glory  in  thy  perfect  love. 

3  Finish  then  thy  new  creation, 

Pure  and  spotless  let  us  be; 

Let  us  see  thy  great  salvation, 

Perfectly  restored  in  thee! 


520  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION. 

Changed  from  glory  into  glory, 
'Till  in  heaven  we  take  our  place, 

'Till  we  cast  our  crowns  before  thee, 
Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise! 

HYMN  671.     L.  M. 

1  l/iONDLY  my  foolish  heart  essays 

JT     T'  augment  the  source  of  perfect  bliss, 
Love's  all  sufficient  sea  to  raise 
With  drops  of  creature  happiness. 

2  O  Love,  thy  sovereign  aid  impart, 

And  guard  the  gift  thyself  hast  given; 
My  portion,  thou,  my  treasure,  art, 
And  life,  and  happiness,  and  heaven. 

3  Would  aught  on  earth  my  wishes  share, 

Though  dear  as  life  the  idol  be, 

That  idol  from  my  breast  I'd  tear, 

Resolved  to  seek  my  all  in  thee. 

4  Whate'er  I  fondly  counted  mine, 

To  thee  my  Lord,  I  here  restore, 
Gladly  I  all  for  thee  resign: 

Give  me  thyself,  I  ask  no  more. 

HYMN  672.     6  8s. 

1  npHEE  will  I  love,  my  strength,  my  tower! 

JL    Thee  will  I  love,  my  joy,  my  crown; 
Thee  will  I  love,  with  all  my  power, 

In  all  thy  works,  and  thee  alone; 
Thee  will  I  love,  till  the  pure  fire 
Fills  my  whole  soul  with  chaste  desire. 

2  Ah,  why  did  I  so  late  thee  know, 

Thee,  lovelier  than  the  sons  of  men! 
Ah  why  did  I  no  sooner  go, 

To  thee,  the  only  ease  iu  pain! 
Ashamed  I  sigh,  and  inly  mourn, 
That  I  so  late  to  thee  did  turn. 


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3  In  darkness  willingly  I  strayed; 

I  sought  thee,  yet  from  thee  I  roved: 
Far  wide  my  wandering  thoughts  were  spread; 

Thy  creatures  more  than  thee  I  loved: 
And  now  if  more  at  length  I  see, 
"  .''is  through  thy  light,  and  comes  from  thee. 

4  I  thank  thee,  uncreated  Sun, 

That  thy  bright  beams  on  me  have  shined; 
I  thank  thee,  who  hast  overthrown 

My  foes  and  healed  my  wounded  mind; 
I  thank  thee,  whose  enlivening  voice 
Bids  my  freed  heart  in  thee  rejoice. 

f>  Uphold  me  in  the  doubtful  race, 

Nor  suffer  me  again  to  stray; 
Strengthen  my  feet  with  steady  pace 

Still  to  press  forward  in  thy  way; 
My  soul  and  flesh,  O  Lord  of  might, 
Fill,  satiate,  with  thy  heavenly  light. 

6  Give  to  mine  eyes  refreshing  tears; 

Give  to  my  heart  chaste,  hallowed  fires: 
Give  to  my  soul,  with  fdial  fears, 

The  love  that  all  heaven's  host  inspires; 
That  all  my  powers,  with  all  their  might, 
In  thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

7  Thee  will  I  love,  my  joy,  my  crown; 

Thee  will  I  love,  my  Lord,  my  God; 
Thee  will  I  love,  beneath  thy  frown, 

Or  smile — thy  sceptre,  or  thy  rod: 
What  though  my  flesh  and  heart  decay, 
Thee  shall  I  love  in  endless  day! 


T  ° 
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11.    MIND   OF   CHRIST. 

HYMN  673.     7s. 

OVING  Jesus,  gentle  Lamb, 
n  thy  gracious  hands  I  am, 
34  ' 


>22  PROCESS   OF  SALVATION. 

Make  me,  Saviour,  what  thou  art, 
Live  thyself  within  my  heart. 

2  I  shall  then  show  forth  thy  praise, 
Serve  thee  all  my  happy  days, 
Then  the  world  shall  always  see 
Christ,  the  holy  child,  in  me. 

HYMN  674.    7s. 

1  TESUS,  shall  I  never  be 

«i    Firmly  grounded  upon  thee? 
Never  by  thy  work  abide, 
Never  in  thy  wounds  reside? 

2  O  how  wavering  is  my  mind, 
Tossed  about  with  every  wind! 
O  how  quickly  doth  my  heart 
From  the  living  God  depart! 

3  Jesus,  let  my  nature  feel 
Thou  art  God  unchangeable! 
Jah,  Jehovah,  great  I  am, 
Speak  into  my  soul  thy  name! 

4  Grant  that  every  moment  I 
May  believe,  and  feel  thee  nigh; 
Steadfastly  behold  thy  face, 
'Stablished  with  abiding  grace! 

5  Plant,  and  root,  and  fix  in  me 
All  the  mind  that  was  in  thee! 
Settled  peace  I  then  shall  find: 
Jesus'  is  a  quiet  mind. 

6  Anger  I  no  more  shall  feel, 
Always  even,  always  still, 
Meekly  on  my  God  reclined: 
Jesus'  is  a  gentle  mind. 


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7  I  shall  suffer  and  fulfil 

All  my  Father's  gracious  will; 
Be  in  all  alike  resigned: 
Jesus'  is  a  patient  mind. 

8  When  'tis  deeply  rooted  here, 
Perfect  love  shall  cast  out  fear; 
Fear  doth  servile  spirits  bind: 
Jesus'  is  a  noble  mind. 

9  When  I  feel  it  fixed  within, 
I  shall  have  no  power  to  sin: 
How  shall  sin  an  entrance  find? 
Jesus'  is  a  spotless  mind. 

10  I  shall  nothing  know  beside 
Jesus,  and  him  crucified; 
Perfectly  to  him  be  joined: 
Jesus'  is  a  loving  mind. 

Ill  shall  triumph  evermore, 
Gratefully  my  God  adore, — 
God  so  good,  so  true,  so  kind: 
Jesus'  is  a  thankful  mind. 

12  Lowly,  loving,  meek,  and' pure,. 
I  shall  to  the  end  endure;. 

Be  no  more  to  sin  inclined: 
Jesus'  is  a  constant  mind. 

13  1  shall  fully  be  restored 
To  the  image  of  my  Lord; 
Witnessing  to  all  mankind, 
Jesus'  is  a  perfect  mind. 

HYMN  675.    C.  M. 

1   r\  FOR  a  heart  to  praise  my  God, 
\J  A  heart  from  sin  set  free! 
A  heart  that  always  feels  the  blood, 
So  freely  spilt  for  me. 


524  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION. 

2  A  heart  resigned,  submissive,  meek, 

My  great  Redeemer's  throne: 
Where  only  Christ  is  heard  to  speak, 
Where  Jesus  reigns  alone. 

3  O  for  a  lowly,  contrite  heart, 

Believing,  true,  and  clean! 
Which  neither  life  nor  death  can  part 
From  him  that  dwells  within. 

4  A  heart  in  every  thought  renewed, 

And  full  of  love  divine; 
Perfect,  and  right,  and  pure,  and  good, 
A  copy,  Lord,  of  thine. 

HYMN  076.     L.  M. 

1  TESTIS,  my  Saviour,  let  me  be 

pj  More  perfectly  conformed  to  thee; 
Implant  each  grace,  each  sin  dethrone. 
And  form  my  temper  like  thine  own. 

2  My  foe,  when  hungry,  let  me  feed, 
Share  in  his  grief,  supply  his  need; 
The  haughty  frown  may  I  not  fear, 
But  with  a  lowly  meekness  bear. 

3  Let  the  envenomed  heart  and  tongue. 
The  hand  outstretched  to  do  me  wrong, 
Excite  no  feelings  in  my  breast, 

But  such  as  Jesus  once  expressed. 

4  To  others  let  me  always  give, 
What  I  from  others  would  receive, 
Good  deeds  for  evil  ones  return, 
Nor,  when  provoked,  with  anger  burn. 

5  This  will  proclaim  how  bright  and  fair 
The  precepts  of  the  gospel  are; 

And  God  himself,  the  God  of  love, 
His  own  resemblance  will  approve. 


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12.    RESIGNATION*. 

HYMN  677.    C.  M. 

1  "|\/fl~Y  times  of  sorrow,  and  of  joy, 
IV 1  Great  God,  are  in  thy  hand; 
My  choicest  comforts  come  from  thee, 

Ami  go  at  thy  command. 

2  If  thou  shouldst  take  them  all  away, 

Yet  would  I  not  repine; 
Before  they  were  possessed  by  mc, 
They  were  entirely  thine. 

3  Nor  would  I  drop  a  murmuring  word, 

Though  the  whole  world  were  gone, 
But  seek  enduring  happiness 
In  thee,  and  thee  alone. 

HYMN  678.     C.  M. 

1  OINCE  all  the  varying  scenes  of  time 
k3  God's  watchful  eye  surveys, 

Oh,  who  so  wise  to  choose  our  lot, 
Or  to  appoint  our  ways! 

2  Good,  when  he  gives — supremely  good, 

Nor  less  when  he  denies; 
E'en  crosses,  from  his  sovereign  hand, 
Are  blessings  in  disguise. 

3  Why  should  we  doubt  a  Father's  love, 

So  constant  and  so  kind; 
To  his  unerring,  gracious  will, 
Be  every  wish  resigned. 

4  In  thy  fair  book  of  life  divine, 

My  God,  inscribe  my  name; 

There  let  it  fill  some  humble  place 

Beneath  my  Lord  the  Lamb! 


526  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION. 

HYMN  679.    C.  M. 

1  f\  LORD!  my  best  desires  fulfil, 
V/  And  help  me  to  resign 

Life,  health,  and  comfort,  to  thy  will, 
And  make  thy  pleasure  mine. 

2  Why  should  I  shrink  at  thy  command, 

Whose  love  forbids  my  fears? 
Or  tremble  at  the  gracious  hand 
That  wipes  away  my  tears? 

3  No!  let  me  rather  freely  yield 

What  most  I  prize,  to  thee, 
Who  never  hast  a  good  withheld, 
Or  wilt  withhold  from  me. 

4  Thy  favor  all  my  journey  through, 

Thou  art  engaged  to  grant; 
What  else  I  want,  or  think  I  do, 
'Tis  better  still  to  want. 

5  Wisdom  and  mercy  guide  my  way: 

Shall  I  resist  them  both? 
A  poor,  blind  creature  of  a  day, 
And  crushed  before  the  moth? 

6  But  ah!  my  inmost  spirit  cries, 

Still  bind  me  to  thy  sway; 
Else  the  next  cloud  that  veils  my  skies, 
Drives  all  these  thoughts  away. 

HYMN  680.    C.  M. 

1   TT  is  the  Lord— enthroned  in  light, 
X  Whose  claims  are  all  divine; 
Who  has  an  undisputed  right 
To  govern  me  and  mine. 


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2  It  is  the  Lord — should  I  distrust, 

Or  contradict  his  will, 
Who  cannot  do  but  what  is  just, 
And  must  be  righteous  still? 

3  It  is  the  Lord — who  gives  me  ail 

My  wealth,  my  friends,  my  ease; 
And  of  his  bounties  may  recall 
Whatever  part  he  please. 

4  It  is  the  Lord — who  can  sustain 

Beneath  the  heaviest  load, 

From  whom  assistance  I  obtain 

To  tread  the  thorny  road. 

5  It  is  the  Lord — whose  matchless  skill 

Cau  from  afflictions  raise 
Blessings,  eternity  to  fill 
With  ever-growing  praise. 

€  Can  I,  with  hopes  so  firmly  built, 
Be  sullen,  or  repine? 
No,  gracious  God,  take  what  thou  wilt, 
To  thee  I  all  resign. 

HYMN  681.    L.  M. 

1  rpHOU  Lamb  of  God,  thou  Prince  of  Peace, 

X    For  thee  my  thirsty  soul  doth  pine: 
My  longing  heart  implores  thy  grace, 
O  make  me  in  thy  likeness  shine! 

2  With  fraudless,  even,  humble  mind, 

Thy  will  in  all  things  may  I  see! 
In  love  be  every  wish  resigned, 

And  hallowed  my  whole  heart  to  thee. 

3  When  pain  o'er  my  weak  flesh  prevails, 

With  lamb- like  patience  arm  my  breast, 
When  grief  my  wounded  soul  assails, 
In  lowly  meekness  may  I  rest. 


52S  PROCESS   OF  SALVATIOK", 

4  Close  by  thy  side  still  may  I  keep, 

Howe'er  life's  various  current  flowj 
With  steadfast  eye  mark  every  step, 
And  follow  thee  where'er  thou  go. 

5  Thou,  Lord,  the  dreadful  fight  hast  won, 

Alone  thou  hast  the  wine-press  trod; 

In  me  thy  strengthening  grace  be  shown y 

O  may  I  conquer  through  thy  blood! 

6  So,  when  on  Zion  thou  shalt  stand, 

And  all  heaven's  host  adore  their  King, 
Shall  I  be  found  at  thy  right  hand, 
And  free  from  pain  thy  glories  sing. 


13.    WISDOM, 

HYMN6S2.    CM. 

1  jT\  HAPPY  is- the  man  who  hears 
\J  Religion's  warning  voice, 
And  who  celestial  wisdom  makes 

His  early,. only  choice. 

2  For  site  has  treasures  greater  far 

Than  east  or  west  unfold; 
More  precious,  are  her  bright  rewards 
Than  gems,,  or  stores- of  gold. 

3  Her  right  hand  offers  to  the  just 

Immortal,  happy  days; 
Her  left,  imperishable  wealth 
And  heavenly  crowns  displays. 

4  And  as  her  holy  labors  rise, 

So  her  rewards  increase; 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness. 
And  all  her  paths  are  peace. 


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GRACES    OF   THE    SPIRIT.  529 


HYMN  683.    L.  M. 


1  TTAPPY  the  man  that  finds  the  grace, 
JUL  The  blessing  of  God's  chosen  race, 
The  wisdom  coming  from  above, 

The  faith  that  sweetly  works  by  love. 

2  Happy,  beyond  description,  he 

Who  knows,  'the  Saviour  died  for  me!' 
The  gift  unspeakable  obtains, 
And  heavenly  understanding  gains. 

3  Wisdom  divine!  who  tells  the  price 
Of  wisdom's  costly  merchandise? 
Wisdom  to  silver  we  prefer, 

And  gold  is  dross  compared  to  her. 

4  Her  hands  are  filled  with  length  of  days, 
True  riches,  and  immortal  praise; 
Riches  of  Christ,  on  all  bestowed, 

And  honor  that  descends  from  God. 

5  To  purest  joys  she  all  invites, 
Chaste,  holy,  spiritual  delights; 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  flowery  paths  are  peace. 

6  Happy  the  man  who  wisdom  gains; 
Thrice  happy,  who  his  guest  retains! 
He  owns,  and  shall  for  ever  own, 
Wisdom,  and  Christ,  and  heaven  are  one. 

HYMN  634.    L.  M. 

1  rg^O  us  the  voice  of  wisdom  cries, — 
.1-     'Hearken,  ye  children,  and  be  wise; 
Better  than  gold  the  fruit  I  bear, 
Rubies  with  me  may  not  compare. 


530  .PROCESS   OF   SALVATION. 

2  'Happy  the  man  who  daily  waits 
To  hear  me,  watching  at  ray  gates; 
Wretched  is  he  who  scorns  my  voice, 
Death  and  destruction  are  his  choice. 

3  'To  them  that  love  me  I  am  kind, 
And  those  who  seek  me  early,  find; 
My  son,  give  me  thine  heart, — and  learn 
Wisdom  from  folly  to  discern. 

4  'The  Lord  possessed  me,  ere  of  old 
His  hand  the  firmament  unrolled; 
Before  he  hade  the  mountains  stand, 
Or  poured  the  ocean  round  the  land. 

5  'Rejoicing  then  before  his  throne, 
From  everlasting  I  was  known; 
Rejoicing  still  as  in  his  sight, 
With  men  on  earth  is  my  delight. 

6  'Mark  the  beginning  of  my  law, 
Fear  ye  the  Lord  with  sacred  awe: 
Mark  the  fulfilment  of  the  whole, 
Love  ye  the  Lord  with  all  your  soul.' 

7  We  hear,  we  learn;  may  we  obey; 
Jesus,  the  life,  the  truth,  the  way, 
Wisdom  and  righteousness,  we  see, 
Grace  and  salvation,  all  in  thee. 

HYMN  635.    4  S's  &  2  6's. 

1    HE  it  my  only  wisdom  here, 

_D  To  serve  the  Lord  with  filial  fear, 

With  loving  gratitude: 
Superior  sense  may  I  display, 
By  shunning  every  evil  way, 

And  walking  in  the  good. 


SAN'CTIFICATION.  531 

O  may  I  still  from  sin  depart; 
A  wise  and  understanding  heart, 

Jesus,  to  me  be  given! 
And  let  me  through  thy  Spirit  know, 
To  glorify  my  God  below, 

And  find  my  way  to  heaven. 


S  A  NOTIFICATION 


HYMN  6S6.    S.  M. 

1  T71ATHER,  I  dare  believe 
J?  Tbee  merciful  and  true: 
Thou  wilt  my  guilty  soul  forgive, 

My  fallen  soul  renew. 

2  Come  then,  for  Jesus'  sake, 

And  bid  my  heart  be  clean: 
An  end  of  all  my  troubles  make; 
An  end  of  all  my  sin. 

3  I  cannot  wash  my  heart, 

But  by  believing  thee; 
And  waiting  for  thy  blood  to  impart 
The  spotless  purity. 

4  While  at  thy  cross  I  lie, 

Jesus,  the  grace  bestow; 
Now  thy  all-cleansing  blood  apply, 
And  I  am  white  as  snow. 


HYMN  6S7.    S.  M. 

COME,  and  dwell  in  me, 
Spirit  of  power  within! 
And  bring  tbe  glorious  liberty 
From  sorrow,  fear,  and  sin! 


'O 


532  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION. 

2  Hasten  the  joyful  day 

Which  shall  my  sins  consume, 
When  old  things  shall  be  passed  away, 
And  all  things  new  become! 

3  I  want  the  witness,  Lord, 

That  all  I  do  is  right, 
According  to  thy  will  and  word, 
Well-pleasing  in  thy  sight. 

4  I  ask  no  higher  state; 

Indulge  me  but  in  this, 
And  soon  or  later  then  translate 
To  my  eternal  bliss! 

HYMN  68S.    7s  6s  &  1   8. 

1  TT^  VER  fainting  with  desire, 
Hj  For  thee,  6  Christ,  I  call; 
Thee  I  restlessly  require, 

I  want  my  God,  my  All! 
Jesus,  my  redeeming  Lord, 

I  wait  thy  coming  from  above: 
Help  me,  Saviour,  speak  the  word, 

And  perfect  me  in  love. 

2  Wilt  thou  suffer  me  to  go 

Lamenting  all  my  days? 
Shall  I  never,  never  know 

Thy  sanctifying  grace? 
Wilt  thou  not  thy  light  afford, 

The  darkness  from  my  soul  remove? 
Help  me,  Saviour,  speak  the  word; 

And  perfect  me  in  love. 

3  Lord,  if  I  on  thee  believe, 

The  second  gift  impart; 
With  the  indwelling  Spirit  give 
A  new,  a  contrite  heart. 


SANCTIFICATION. 

If  with  love  thy  heart  be  stored, 
If  now  o'er  me  thy  bowels  move, 

Help  me,  Saviour,  speak  the  word, 
And  perfect  me  in  love. 

HYMN  689.    C.  M. 

1  "]\/TY  God,  I  know,  I  feel  thee  mine, 
1VX  And  will  not  quit  my  claim; 
Till  all  I  have  is  lost  in  thine, 

And  all  renewed  I  am. 

2  I  hold  thee  with  a  trembling  hand, 

And  will  not  let  thee  go, 
Till  steadfastly  by  faith  I  stand, 
And  all  thy  goodness  know. 

3  Jesus  thine  all  victorious  love 

Shed  in  my  heart  abroad, 
Then  shall  my  feet  no  longer  rove, 
Rooted  and  fixed  in  God. 

4  O  that  in  me  the  sacred  fire 

Might  now  begin  to  glow! 
Burn  up  the  dross  of  base  desire, 
And  make  the  mountains  flow! 

5  O  that  it  now  from  heaven  might  fall, 

And  all  my  sins  consume: 
Come,  Holy  Ghost,  for  thee  I  call, 
Spirit  of  burning,  come. 

6  Refining  fire,  go  through  my  heart, 

Illuminate  my  soul; 
Scatter  thy  life  through  every  part 
And  sanctify  the  whole. 

HYMN  690.    C.  M. 

1  T  ORD,  I  believe  a  rest  remains, 
JLi  To  all  thy  people  known; 
A  rest  where  pure  enjoyment  reigns, 
And  thou  art  loved  alone. 


533 


534  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION. 

2  A  rest,  where  all  our  soul's  desire 

Is  fixed  on  things  above; 
Where  pride  and  unbelief  expire,. 
Cast  out  by  perfect  love. 

3  O  that  I  now  the  rest  might  know, 

Believe  and  enter  in! 
Now,  Saviour,  now,  the  power  bestow, 
And  let  me  cease  from  sin! 

4  Remove  this  hardness  from  my  heart, 

This  unbelief  remove; 
To  me  the  rest  of  faith  impart, 
The  Sabbath  of  thy  love. 

5  I  would  be  thine,  thou  know'st  I  would, 

And  have  thee  all  my  own, 
Thee, — O  my  all-sufficient  Good! 
I  want, — and  thee  alone. 

6  Thy  name  to  me,  thy  nature  grant! 

This,  only  this  be  given: 
Nothing  beside  my  God  I  want, 
Nothing  in  earth  cr  heaven. 

HYMN  691.    C.  M. 

1  i^|  JESUS,  at  thy  feet  we  wait, 
\J  Till  thou  shalt  bid  us  rise, 
Restored  to  our  unsinning  state, 

To  love's  sweet  paradise. 

2  Saviour  from  sin,  we  thee  receive; 

From  all  indwelling  sin, 
Thy  blood,  we  steadfastly  believe, 
Shall  make  us  throughly  clean. 

3  Since  thou  would'st  have  us  free  from  sin, 

And  pure  as  those  above, 
Make  haste  to  bringthy  nature  in, 
And  perfect  us  in  love! 


SANCT1FICATI0N.  535 

4  The  counsel  of  thy  love  fulfil; 

Come  quickly,  gracious  Lord! 
Be  it  according  to  thy  will, 
According  to  thy  word! 

5  O  that  the  perfect  grace  were  given, 

The  love  diffused  abroad! 
O  that  our  hearts  were  all  a  heaven, — 
For  ever  filled  with  God! 

HYMN  692.    CM. 

1  /^10D  of  eternal  truth  and  grace, 
xJT  Thy  faithful  promise  seal! 

Thy  word,  thy  oath,  to  Abraham's  race, 
In  us,  even  us,  fulfil! 

2  Let  us,  to  perfect  love  restored, 

Thy  image  here  retrieve; 
And  ia  the  presence  of  our  Lord 
The  life  of  angels  live! 

3  That  mighty  faith  on  me  bestow, 

Which  cannot  ask  in  vain; 
Which  holds,  and  will  not  let  thee  go, 
Till  I  my  suit  obtain. 

4  Till  thou  into  my  soul  inspire 

The  perfect  love  unknown, 
And  tell  my  infinite  desire, 
'Whate'er  thou  wilt,  be  done!' 

5  But  is  it  possible  that  I 

Should  live  and  sin  no  more? 
Lord,  if  on  thee  I  dare  rely, 

The  faith  shall  bring  the  power. 

6  On  me  that  faith  divine  bestow 

Which  doth  the  mountain  move; 
And  all  my  spotless  life  shall  show 
The  omnipotence  of  love. 


)36  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION". 

HYMN  693.    C.  M. 

1  T^OREVER  here  my  rest  shall  be 
J_      Close  to  thy  bleeding  side: 
This  all  my  hope,  and  all  my  plea, 

'For  me  the  Saviour  died!' 

2  My  dying  Saviour,  and  my  God, 

Fountain  for  guilt  and  sin, 
Sprinkle  me  ever  with  thy  blood, 
And  cleanse,  and  keep  me  clean! 

3  Wash  me,  and  make  me  thus  thine  own! 

Wash  me,  and  mine  thou  art! 
Wash  me,  but  not  my  feet  alone. 
My  hands,  my  head,  my  heart! 

4  Th'  atonement  of  thy  blood  apply, 

Till  faith  to  sight  improve; 
Till  hope  in  full  fruition  die, 
And  all  my  soul  be  love! 

HYMN  694.     CM. 

1  TESUS,  my  life!  thyself  apply , 
<J    Thy  Holy  Spirit  breathe; 
My  vile  affections  crucify, 

Conform  me  to  thy  death! 

2  Conqueror  of  hell,  and  earth,  and  sin, 

Still  with  thy  rebel  strive; 
Enter  my  soul,  and  work  within, 
And  kill,  and  make  alive! 

3  More  of  thy  life,  and  more,  I  have, 

As  the  old  Adam  dies: 
Bury  me,  Saviour,  in  thy  grave, 
That  I  with  thee  may  rise! 

4  Reign  in  me,  Lord!  thy  foes  control, 

Who  would  not  own  thy  sway? 
Diffuse  thine  image  through  my  soul; 
Shine  to  the  perfect  day! 


SANCT1F1CATI0N.  537 

5  Scatter  the  last  remains  of  sin, 
And  seal  me  thine  abode; 

0  make  me  glorious  all  within, 
A  temple  built  by  God! 

HYMN  695.    C.  M. 

1  T  KNOW  that  my*  Redeemer  lives, 
_B_  And  ever  prays  for  me: 

A  token  of  his  love  he  gives, 
A  pledge  of  liberty. 

2  I  find  him  lifting  up  my  head, 

He  brings  salvation  near; 
His  presence  makes  me  free  indeed, 
And  he  will  soon  appear.       ' 

3  He  wills  that  I  should  holy  be! 

What  can  withstand  his  will? 
The  counsel  of  his  grace  iu  me 
He  surely  shall  fulfil! 

4  Jesus,  I  hang  upon  thy  word; 

I  steadfastly  believe 
Thou  wilt  return,  and  claim  me,  Lord, 
And  to  thyself  receive. 

0  When  God  is  mine,  and  I  am  his, 

Of  paradise  possessed, 

1  taste  unutterable  bliss, 

And  everlasting  rest. 

HYMN  698.     CM. 

1  pOME,  O  my  God,  the  promise  seal, 
V_7   This  mountain  sin  remove! 

Now  in  my  waiting  soul  reveal 
The  virtue  of  thy  love. 

2  I  want  thy  life,  thy  purity, 

Thy  righteousness  brought  in; 
J  ask,  desire,  and  trust  in  thee 
To  be  redeemed  from  sin. 
35 


53S  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION. 

3  For  this,  as  taught  by  thee,  I  pray, 

And  can  no  longer  doubt! 
Remove  from  hence,  to  sin  I  say, 
Be  cast  this  moment  out. 

4  Saviour,  to  thee  my  soul  looks  up, 

My  present  Saviour    thou! 
In  all  the  confidence  of  hope 
I  claim  the  blessing  now! 

HYMN  697.     C.  M. 

1  TESUS  hath  died  that  I  might  live! 
«J    Might  live  to  God  alone;' 

In  him  eternal  life  receive, 
And  be  in  spirit  one. 

2  Saviour,  I  thank  thee  for  the  grace, 

The  gift  unspeakable! 
And  wait  with  arms  of  faith  to  embrace, 
And  all  thy  love  to  feel. 

3  My  soul  breaks  out  in  strong  desire 

The  perfect  bliss  to  prove; 
My  longing  heart  is  all  on  fire 
To  be  dissolved  in  love. 

4  Give  me  thyself!  from  every  boast, 

From  every  wish  set  free: 
Let  all  I  am  in  thee  be  lost; 
But  give  thyself  to  me! 

5  Thy  gifts,  alas!  cannot  suffice, 

Unless  thyself  be  given; 
Thy  presence  makes  my  paradise, 
And  where  thou  art  is  heaven! 

HYMN  693.    C.  M. 

1   y  ASK  the  gift  of  righteousness, 
JL  The  sin- subduing  power, 
Power  to  believe,'  and  go  in  peace 
And  never  grieve  thee  more. 


SAXCTIFICATION.  5391 

2  I  ask  the  blood  bought  pardon  sealed, 

The  liberty  from  sin, 
The  grace  infused,  the  love  revealed, 
The  kingdom  fixed  within. 

3  Thou  hear'st  me  for  salvation  pray; 

Thou  seest  my  heart's  desire! 
Made  ready  in  thy  powerful  day, 
Thy  fulness  I  require. 

4  My  vehement  soul  cries  out  oppressed, 

Impatient  to  be  freed! 
Nor  can  I,  Lord,  nor  will  I  rest, 
Till  I  am  saved  indeed. 

5  Art  thou  not  able  to  convert? 

Art  thou  not  willing  too? 
To  change  this  old  rebellious  heart, 
To  conquer  and  renew? 

6  Thou  canst,  thou  wilt,  I  dare  believe, 

So  arm  me  with  thy  power, 
That  I  to  sin  shall  never  cleave, 
Shall  never  feel  it  more. 

HYMN  699.     L.  M. 

1  f~\  UICKEN'D  with  our  immortal  Head, 
v£,  Who  daily,  Lord,  ascend  with  thee, 
Redeemed  from  sin,  and  free  indeed, 

We  taste  our  glorious  liberty. 

2  Saved  from  the  fear  of  hell  and  death, 

With  joy  we  seek  the  things  above, 
And  all  thy  saints  the  spirit  breathe, 
Of  power,  sobriety  and  love, 

3  Pure  love  to  God  thy  members  find, 

Pure  love  to  every  soul  of  man; 
And  in  thy  sober,  spotless  mind, 

Saviour,  our  heaven  on  earth  we  gain. 


540  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION. 

4  Author  and  sum  of  heavenly  bliss! 

Thee,  let  our  souls  and  bodies  prove, 
Implunged  in  that  unknown  abyss, 
That  ocean  of  redeeming  love! 

HYMN  700.     L.  M. 

1  zO*  THAT  my  load  of  sin  were  gone! 
v^   O  that  I  could  at  last  submit 

At  Jesus'  feet  to  lay  it  down, 
To  lay  my  soul  at  Jesus'  feet! 

2  When  shall  mine  eyes  behold  the  Lamb? 

The  God  of  my  salvation  see? 
Weary,  O  Lord,  thou  know'st  I  am; 
Yet  still  I  cannot  come  to  thee. 

3  Rest  for  my  soul  I  long  to  find: 

Saviour  of  all,  if  mine  thou  art, 
Give  me  thy  meek  and  lowly  mind, 
And  stamp  thine  image  on  my  heart! 

4  Break  off  the  yoke  of  inbred  sin, 

And  fully  set  my  spirit  free! 
I  cannot  rest  till  pure  within, 
Till  I  am  wholly  lost  in  thee. 

5  Fain  would  I  learn  of  thee,  my  God; 

Thy  ligbt  and  easy  burden  prove, 
The  cross,  all  stained  with  hallowed  blood, 
The  labor  of  thy  dying  love! 

6  I  would,  but  thou  must  give  the  power: 

My  heart  from  every  sin  release; 
Bring  near,  bring  near,  the  joyful  hour, 
And  fill  me  with  thy  perfect  peace! 

7  Come,  Lord,  the  drooping  sinner  cheer, 

Nor  let  thy  chariot  wheels  delay; 
Appear,  in  my  poor  heart  appear! 
My  God,  my  Saviour,  come  away! 


TRIUMPH    IN    DEATH.  b~. 

TRIUMPH      IN      DEATH. 

HYMN  701.     8  7s. 

1  T)LESSING,  honor,  thanks,  and  praise 
_D  Pay  we,  gracious  God,  to  thee: 
Thou  in  thine  abundant  grace, 

Givest  us  the  victory; 
True  and  faithful  to  thy  word, 

Thou  hast  glorified  thy  Son, 
Jesus  Christ,  our  dying  Lord, 

He  for  us  the  fight  hath  won. 

2  Lo!  the  prisoner  is  released, 

Lightened  of  his  fleshly  load; 
Where  the  weary  are  at  rest, 

He  is  gathered  into  God! 
Lo!  the  pain  of  life  is  past, 

All  his  warfare  now  is  o'er; 
Death  and  hell  behind  are  cast, 

Grief  and  suffering  are  no  more. 

3  Yes  the  christian's  course  is  run, 

Ended  is  the  glorious  strife; 
Fought  the  fight,  the  work  is  done, 

Death  is  swallowed  up  of  life! 
Borne  by  angels  on  their  wings, 

Far  from  earth  the  spirit  flies, 
Finds  his  God  and  sits  and  sings, 

Triumphing  in  paradise. 

4  Join  we  then,  with  one  accord, 

In  the  new,  the  joyful  song: 
Absent,  from  our  loving  Lord, 

We  shall  not  continue  long: 
We  shall  quit  the  house  of  clay, 

We  a  better  lot  shall  share; 
We  shall  see  the  realms  of  day, 

Meet  our  happy  brother  there. 


542  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION'. 

5  Let  the  world  bewail  their  dead, 

Fondly  of  their  loss  complain; 
Brother,  friend,  by  Jesus  freed, 

Death  to  thee,  to  us,  is  gain: 
Thou  art  entered  into  joy: 

Let  the  unbelievers  mourn; 
We  in  songs  our  lives  employ, 

Till  we  all  to  God  return. 


HYMN  702.     C.  M. 

1     k  ND  let  this  feeble  body  fail, 
Jr\_  And  let  it  faint  or  die; 
My  soul  shall  quit  the  mournful  vale, 

And  soar  to  worlds  on  high: 
Shall  join  the  disembodied  saints, 

And  find  its  long- sought  rest: 
That  only  bliss  for  which  it  pants, 

In  the  Redeemer's  breast. 


2  In  hope  of  that  immortal  crown, 

I  now  the  cross  sustain; 
And  gladly  wander  up  and  down, 

And  smile  at  toil  and  pain: 
I  suffer  on  my  threescore  years, 

'Till  my  Deliverer  come: 
And  wipe  away  his  servant's  tears, 

And  take  his  exile  home. 

3  O  what  hath  Jesus  bought  for  me! 

Before  my  ravished  eyes, 
Rivers  of  life  divine  I  see! 

And  trees  of  Paradise! 
I  see  a  world  of  spirits  bright, 

Who  taste  the  pleasures  there! 
They  all  are  robed  in  spotless  white, 

And  conquering  palms  they  bear. 


TRIUMPH    IN    DEATH. 

4  O  what  are  all  my  sufferings  here, 

If,  Lord,  thou  count  me  meet, 
With  that  enraptured  host  to  appear, 

And  worship  at  thy  feet! 
Give  joy  or  grief,  give  case  or  pain, 

Take  life  or  friends  away; 
But  let  me  find  them  all  again 

In  that  eternal  day. 

HYMN  703.     8s  &  7s. 

1  TTAPPY  soul,  thy  days  are  ended, 
XI   All  thy  mourning  days  below: 
Go,  by  angel  guards  attended, 

To  the  sight  of  Jesus,  go! 

2  Waiting  to  receive  thy  spirit, 

Lo!  the  Saviour  stands  above; 
Shows  the  purchase  of  his  merit, 
Reaches  out  the  crown  of  love. 

3  Struggle  through  thy  latest  passion 

To  thy  dear  Redeemer's  breast, 
To  his  uttermost  salvation, 
To  his  everlasting  rest. 

4  For  the  joy  he  sets  before  thee, 

Bear  a  momentary  pain; 
Die,  to  live  the  life  of  glory, 
Sudor,  with  thy  Lord  to  reign. 

HYMN  704.     P.  M. 

1   T7TTAL  spark  of  heavenly  flame! 
▼     Quit,  O  quit  this  mortal  frame! 
Trembling,  hoping,  lingering,  flying 
O  the  pain,  the  bliss  of  dying! 
Cease,  fond  nature,  cease  thy  strife, 
And  let  me  languish  into  life. 


544  PROCESS    OF   SALVATION-, 

2  Hark!  they  whisper!  angels  say, 
Sister  spirit,  come  away! 
What  is  this  absorbs  me  quite — 
Steals  my  senses,  shuts  my  sight, 
Drowns  my  spirit,  draws  my  breath — 
Tell  me  my  soul,  can  this  be  death? 

3  The  world  recedes,  it  disappears! 
Heaven  opens  on  my  eyes!  my  ears 

With  sounds  seraphic  ring! 
Lend,  lend  your  wings!  I  mount!  I  fly! 
O  grave,  where  is  thy  victory! 

O  death,  where  is  thy  sting! 

HYMN  705,    L.  M. 

1  "TTTKY  should  we  start  and  fear  to  die! — 

W     What  timorous  worms  we  mortals  are! 
Death  is  the  gate  to  endless  joy, 
And  yet  we  dread  to  enter  there. 

2  The  pains,  the  groans,  and  dying  strife, 

Fright  our  approaching  souls  away; 
Still  shrink  we  back  again  to  life, 
Fond  of  our  prison,  and  our  clay. 

3  Oh!  if  my  Lord  would  come  and  meetr 

My  soul  should  stretch  her  wings  in  haste,. 
Fly  fearless  through  death's  iron  gate, 
Nor  feel  the  terrors  as  she  passed. 

4  Jesus  can  make  a  dying  bed 

Feel  soft  as  downy  pillows  are, 
While  on  his  breast  I  lean  my  head, 
Aud  breathe  my  life  out  sweetly  there. 


GLORY     IN     THE     RESURRECTION* 

HYMN  706.    S.  M. 
ND  must  this  body  die? 


'A 


This  well- wrought  frame  decay? 
And  must  these  active  limbs  of  mine 
Lie  mouldering  in  the  clay? 


GLORY    IN    THE    RESURRECTION.  545 

2  Corruption,  earth,  and  worms 

Shall  but  refine  this  flesh; 
Till  my  triumphant  spirit  comes 
To  put  it  on  afresh. 

3  God,  my  Redeemer,  lives, 

And  ever,  from  the  skies, 
Looks  down  and  watches  all  my  dust, 
Till  he  shall  bid  it  rise. 

4  Arrayed  in  glorious  grace, 

Shall  these  vile  bodies  shine; 
And  every  shape  and  every  face 
Be  heavenly  and  divine. 

5  These  lively  hopes  we  owe, 

Lord,  to  thy  dying  love: 
O  may  we  bless  thy  grace  below, 
And  sing  thy  power  above! 

6  Saviour,  accept  the  praise 

Of  these  our  humble  songs; 
Till  tunes  of  nobler  sounds  we  raise 
With  our  immortal  tongues. 

HYMN  707.     CM. 

1  TTEAR  what  the  voice  from  heaven  proclaims, 
XI  For  all  the  pious  dead! 

Sweet  is  the  savor  of  their  names, 
And  soft  their  dying  bed. 

2  They  die  in  Jesus,  and  are  blest; 

How  calm  their  slumbers  are! 
From  sufferings  and  from  woes  released, 
And  freed  from  every  snare: 

3  Till  that  illustrious  morning  come, 

When  all  thy  saints  shall  rise, 
And,  decked  in  full  immortal  bloom, 
>         Attend  thee  to  the  skies. 


546  PBOCESS   OF   SALVATION. 

4  Their  tongues,  great  Prince  of  Life,  shall  joi 
With  their  recovered  breath, 
And  all  the  immortal  host  ascribe 
Their  victory  to  thy  death. 

HYMN  70S.     8s  &  7s. 

1  TN  this  world  of  sin  and  sorrow, 
J.  Compassed  round  with  many  a  care, 
From  eternity  we  borrow 

Hope  that  can  exclude  despair. 

2  Thee,  triumphant  God  and  Saviour, 

In  the  glass  of  faith  we  sec! 
O  assist  each  faint  endeavor! 

Raise  our  earthborn  souls  to  thee. 

3  Place  that  awful  scene  before  us: 

Of  the  last  tremendous  day, — 
When  to  life  thou  wilt  restore  us: 
Lingering  ages,  haste  away! 

4  When  this  vile  and  sinful  nature 

Incorruption  shall  put  on, 
Life  renewing,  glorious  Saviour! 
Let  thy  glorious  will  be  done. 

HYMN  709.    L.  M. 

1  QHALL  man,  O  God  of  light  and  life, 
k3  Forever  moulder  in  the  grave? 
Canst  thou  forget  thy  glorious  work, 

Thy  promise  and  thy  power  to  save? 

2  In  those  dark,  silent  realms  of  night, 

Shall  peace  and  hope  no  more  arise? 
No  future  morning  light  the  tomb, 

Nor  day-star  gild  the  darksome  skies? 

3  Cease — cease,  ye  vain,  despondinir  fears, 

When  Christ,  our  Lord,  from  darkness  sprang 
Death,  the  last  foe,  was  captive  led, 

And  heaven,  with  praise  and  Avonder  rang. 


APPROVAL   IX    THE    JUDGMENT.  547 

4  Faith  sees  the  bright,  eternal  doors 

Unfold  to  make  His  children  way; 
They  shall  be  clothed  with  endless  life, 
And  shine  in  everlasting  day. 

5  The  trump  shall  sound — the  dead  shall  wake! 

From  the  cold  tomb  the  slumberers  spring! 
Through  heaven,  with  joy,  their  myriads  rise, 
And  hail  their  Saviour,  and  their  King. 

HYMN  710.     L.  M. 

1  TTTHAT  sinners  value,  I  resign; 

W     Lord,  'tis  enough  that  thou  art  mine; 
I  shall  behold  thy  blissful  face, 
And  stand  complete  in  righteousness. 

2  This  life's  a  dream,  an  empty  show; 
But  the  bright  world  to  which  I  go — 
Hath  joys  substantial  and  siucere: 
When  shall  I  wake  and  find  mc  there. 

3  O  glorious  hour!  O  blest  abode! 

I  shall  be  near,  and  like  my  God! 
And  sin  and  grief  no  more  control 
The  sacred  pleasures  of  the  soul. 

4  My  flesh  will  slumber  in  the  ground, 
Till  the  last  trumpet's  joyful  sound; 
Then  burst  the  chains  with  sweet  surprise, 
And  in  my  Saviour's  image  rise. 


APPROVAL    IN    THE     JUDGMENT 

HYMN  711.     S.  M. 

1   rr^HOU  Judge  of  quick  and  dead, 
J-    Before  whose  ba^  severe, 
With  holy  joy  or  guilty  dread, 
We  all  shall  soon  appear; 


548  PROCESS   OF   SALVATIOX. 

Our  cautioned  souls  prepare 
For  that  tremendous  day; 

And  fill  us  now  with  watchful  care, 
And  stir  us  up  to  pray: 

2  To  pray,  and  wait  the  hour, 

That  awful  hour  unknown; 
When,  robed  in  majesty  and  power, 

Thou  shalt  from  heaven  come  down; 
The  immortal  Son  of  Man, 

To  jud<*e  the  human  race, 
With  all  thy  Father's  dazzling  train, 

With  all  thy  glorious  grace. 

3  To  damp  our  earthly  joys, 

To  increase  our  gracious  fears, 
Forever  let  the  archangel's  voice 

Be  sounding  in  our  ears; 
The  solemn  midnight  cry, 

'Ye  dead  the  Judge  is  come; 
Arise  and  meet  him  in  the  sky, 

Aud  meet  your  instant  doom!' 

4  O  may  we  thus  be  found 

Obedient  to  his  word; 
Attentive  to  the  trumpet's  sound, 

And  looking  for  our  Lord! 
O  may  we  thus  ensure 

A  lot  among  the  blest; 
And  watch  a  moment  to  secure 

An  evei'lasting;  rest! 


HYMN  712.    7s  6s  &  1  8. 

STAND  the  omnipotent  decree: 
Jehovah's  will  be  done! 
Nature's  end  we  wait  to  see, 
And  hear  her  final  groan: 


APPROVAL  iS   THE  JUDGMENT.      549 

Let  this  earth  dissolve,  and  blend 
In  death  the  wicked  and  the  just; 

Let  those  ponderous  orbs  descend, 
And  grind  us  into  dust. 

Rests  secure  the  righteous  man! 

At  his  Redeemer's  beck, 
Sure  to  emerge  and  rise  again, 

And  mount  above  the  wreck; 
Lo!  the  heavenly  spirit  towers 

Like  flame  o'er  nature's  funeral  pyre, 
Triumphs  in  immortal  powers, 

And  claps  his  wings  of  fire! 

Nothing  hath  the  just  to  lose, 

By  worlds  on  worlds  destroyed; 
Far  beneath  his  feet  he  views, 

With  smiles  the  flaming  void: 
Sees  the  universe  renewed, 

The  grand  millennial  reign  begun; 
Shouts,  with  all  the  sons  of  God, 

Around  the  eternal  throne! 

4  Resting  in  this  glorious  hope, 

To  be  at  last  restored, 
Yield  we  now  our  bodies  up 

To  earthquake,  plague,  or  sword: 
Listening  for  the  call  divine, 

The  latest  trumpet  of  the  seven, 
Soon  our  soul  and  dust  shall  join, 

And  both  fly  up  to  heaven. 

HYMN  713.     8s  7s  &  1  4. 

1   T  O!  he  comcth— countless  trumpets 
J-J   Wake  to  life  the  slumbering  dead, 
Midst  ten  thousand  saints  and  angels 
See  their  great  exalted  Head: 

Hallelujah! 
Welcome,  welcome,  Son  of  God. 


550  PROCESS    OF    SALVATION. 

2  Full  of  joyful  expectation, 

Saints  behold  the  Judge  appear! 
Truth  and  justice  go  before  him — 
Now  the  joyful  sentence  hear: 

Hallelujah! 
Welcome,  welcome,  Judge  divine. 

3  'Come,  ye  blessed  of  my  Father, 

Eater  into  life  and  joy; 
Banish  all  your  fears  and  sorrows; 
Endless  praise  be  your  employ:' 

Hallelujah! 
Welcome,  welcome  to  the  skies! 


HYMN  714.     Ss  7s  &  1  4. 

1  X  I  FT  your  heads,  ye  friends  of  Jesus, 
_I_J   Partners  in  his  sufferings  here; 
Christ,  to  all  believers  precious, 

Lord  of  lords,  shall  soon  appear: 
Mark  the  tokens 
Of  his  heavenly  kingdom  near! 

2  Close  behind  the  tribulation 

Of  the  last  tremendous  days, 
Sec  the  flaming  revelation, 
See  the  universal  blaze! 

Earth  and  heaven 
Melt  before  the  Judge's  face! 

3  Sun  and  moon  are  both  confounded, 

Darkened  into  endless  night, 
When,  with  angel  hosts  surrounded, 
In  his  Father's  glory  bright 

Beams  the  Saviour, 
Shines  the  everlasting  light. 

4  See  the  stars  from  heaven  falling, 

Hark  on  earth  the  doleful  cry, 
Men  on  rocks  and  mountains  calling, 


APPROVAL   IN   THE    JUDGMENT.  551  ■ 

While  the  frowning  Judge  draws  nigh, 

'Hide  us,  hide  us, 
Rocks  and  mountains,  from  his  eye!' 

5  With  what  different  exclamation 

Shall  the  saints  his  banner  see! 
By  the  tokens  of  his  passion, 
By  the  marks  received  for  me, 

All  discern  him, 
All  with  shouts  cry  out,  *  'tis  He!' 

6  Yes,  the  prize  shall  then  be  given, 

We  his  open  face  shall  see; 
Love,  the  earnest  of  our  heaven, 
Love,  our  full  reward  shall  be; 

Love  shall  crown  us 
Kings,  through  ail  eternity. 

HYMN  715.    L.  M. 

1  npi-IE  ?reat  Archangel's  trump  shall  sound, 

JL    (  While  twice  ten  thousand  thunders  roar,) 
Tear  up  the  graves,  and  cleave  the  ground, 
And  make  the  greedy  sea  restore. 

2  The  greedy  sea  shall  yield  her  dead, 

The  earth  no  more  her  slain  conceal; 
Sinners  shall  lift  their  guilty  head, 
And  shrink  to  see  a  yawning  heil. 

3  But  we,  who  now  our  Lord  confess, 

And  faithful  to  the  end  endure, 

Shall  stand  in  Jesus'  righteousness, 

Stand,  as  the  rock  of  ages,  sure. 

4  We,  while  the  stars  from  heaven  shall  fall, 

And  mountains  are  on  mountains  hurled, 
Shall  stand  unmoved  amidst  them  all, 
And  smile  to  sec  a  burning  world. 


552  PROCESS    OF    SALVATION. 

5  The  earth,  and  all  the  works  therein, 

Dissolve,  by  raging  flames  destroyed; 
While  we  survey  the  awful  scene, 
And  mount  above  the  fiery  void. 

6  By  faith,  we  now  transcend  the  skies, 

And  on  that  ruined  world  look  down: 
By  love,  above  all  height  we  rise, 
And  share  the  everlasting  throne. 


IMMORTALITY    IN    HEAVEN. 

HYMN  716.    P.  M. 

1  rpHE  God  of  Abraham  praise, 

J.     Who  reigns  enthroned  above. 
Ancient  of  everlasting  days, 
And  God  of  love: 
Jehovah,  great  I  AM, 
By  earth  and  heaven  confest; 
I  bow  and  bless  the  sacred  Name, 
For  ever  blest. 

2  The  God  of  Abraham  praise, 
At  whose  supreme  command, 

From  earth  I  rise,  and  seek  the  joys 
At  his  right  hand: 
I  all  on  earth  forsake, 
Its  wisdom,  fame,  and  power; 
And  him  my  only  portion  make, 
My  shield  and  tower. 

3  The  God  of  Abraham  praise, 
Whose  all-sufficient  grace 

Shall  guide  me  all  my  happy  days, 

In  all  my  ways. 

He  calls  a  worm  his  friend, 

He  calls  himself  my  God; 

And  he  shall  save  me  to  the  end, 

Through  Jesus'  blood. 


IMMORTALITY    IN    HEAVEN.  553 

4   He  by  himself  hath  sworn, 
I  on  his  oath  depend; 
I  shall,  on  eagles'  wings  up-borne, 
To  heaven  ascend; 
I  shall  behold  his  face; 
I  shall  his  power  adore, 
And  sing  the  wonders  of  his  grace 
For  evermore. 


PART    SECOND. 

1  Though  nature's  strength  decay, 
And  earth  and  hell  withstand, 

To  Canaan's  bounds  I  urge  my  way, 
At  his  command. 
The  watery  deep  I  pass 
With  Jesus  in  my  view; 
And  through  the  howling  wilderness 
My  way  pursue. 

2  The  goodly  land  I  see, 
With  peace  and  plenty  blest; 

A  land  of  sacred  liberty. 
And  endless  rest. 

There  milk  and  honey  flow; 
And  oil  and  wine  abound: 
Aud  trees  of  life  for  ever  grow, 
With  mercy  crowned. 

3  There  dwells  the  Lord  our  King, 
The  Lord  our  Righteousness, 

Triumphant  o'er  the  world  and  sin, 
The  Prince  of  Peace: 
On  Zion's  sacred  height, 
His  kingdom  still  maintains; 
And  glorious  with  his  saints  in  light 
For  ever  reigns. 
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554  PROCESS    OF  SALVATIOX. 

4  He  keeps  his  own  secure, 
He  guards  them  by  his  side, 
Arrays  in  garments  white  and  pure 
His  spotless  bride: 
With  streams  of  sacred  bliss. 
With  groves  of  living  joy <-, 
With  all  the  fruits  of  Paradise, 
He  still  supplies. 

PART    THIRD. 

1  Before  the  great  Three-One 
They  all  exulting  stand, 

And  tell  the  wonders  he  hath  done, 

Through  all  their  land: 

The  listening  spheres  attend, 

And  swell  the  growing  fame; 

And  sing,  in  songs  which  never  end, 

The  wondrous  Name. 

2  The  God  who  reigns  on  high, 
The  great  Archangels  sing; 

And,  'Holy,  holy,  holy,'  cry, 
'Almighty  King! 
Who  was  and  is  the  same, 
And  evermore  shall  be, 
Jehovah,  Father,  Great  I  AM, 
We  worship  Thee.' 

3  Before  the  Saviour's  face, 
The  ransomed  nations  bow; 

O'erwhelmed  at  his  almighty  grace, 
For  ever  new: 
He  shows  his  prints  of  love, — 
They  kindle  to  a  flame! 
And  sound  through  all  the  worlds  above, 
The  slaughtered  Lamb. 

4  The  whole  triumphant  host 
Give  thanks  to  God  on  high; 

'Hail,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost.' 
They  ever  cry: 


IMMORTALITY   IN    HEAVEN.  555 

Hail,  Abraham's  God,  and  mine! 
(I  join  the  heavenly  lays) 
All  might  and  majesty  are  thine, 
And  endless  praise. 

HYMN  717.     S.  M. 

1  "Y\7"E  know,  by  faith  we  know, 

VV     If  this  vile  house  of  clay, 
This  tabernacle  sink  below, 

In  ruinous  decay, 
We  have  a  house  above, 

Not  made  with  mortal  hands; 
And  firm,  as  our  Redeemer's  love, 

That  heavenly  fabric  stands. 

2  It  stands  securely  high, 

Indissolubly  sure; 
Our  glorious  mansion  in  the  sky 

Shall  evermore  endure: 
O  were  we  entered  there, 

To  perfect  heaven  restored! 
O  were  we  all  caught  up  to  share 

The  triumph  of  our  Lord! 

3  For  this,  in  faith  we  call, 

For  this  we  weep  and  pray: 
O  might  the  tabernacle  fall! 

O  might  we  'scape  away! 
Full  of  immortal  hope, 

We  urge  the  restless  strife, 
And  hasten  to  be  swallowed  up 

Of  everlasting  life. 

HYMN  718.    8  7s. 

1  "YTTHO  are  these  in  bright  array? 
VV     This  innumerable  throng, 
Round  the  altar  night  and  day 
Tuning  their  triumphant  song? — 


556  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION. 

'Worthy  is  the  Lamb,  once  slain, 
Blessing,  honor,  glory,  power, 

Wisdom,  riches,  to  obtain, 
New  dominion  every  hour.' 

2  These  through  fiery  trials  trod, 

These  from  great  affliction  came: 
Now,  before  the  throne  of  God, 

Sealed  with  his  eternal  name, 
Clad  in  raiment  pure  and  white, 

Victor  palms  in  every  hand, 
Through  their  great  Redeemer's  might 

More  than  conquerors  they  stand. 

3  Hunger,  thirst,  disease  unknown, 

On  immortal  fruits  they  feed; 
Them  the  Lamb  amidst  the  throne 

Shall  to  living  fountains  lead: 
Joy  and  gladness  banish  sighs, 

Perfect  love  dispels  their  fears; 
And  forever  from  their  eyes 

God  shall  wipe  away  their  tears. 

HYMN  719.     C.  M. 

1  ryiHERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 

X     Where  saints  immortal  reign: 
Infinite  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never- withering  flower^: 

Death,  like  a  narrow  sea  divides 

This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

3  Sweet  fields  beyond  the  swelling  flood 

Stand  dressed  in  living  green: 
So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 
While  Jordan  rolled  between. 


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IMMORTALITY   IK    HEAVEN.  557 

4  But  timorous  mortals  start  and  shrink 

To  cross  this  narrow  sea; 
And  linger  shivering  on  the  brink, 
And  fear  to  launch  away. 

5  O  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove, 

Those  gloomy  thoughts  that  rise, 
And  see  the  Canaan  that  we  love, 
With  unbeclouded  eyes! 

6  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 
.  .  And  view  the  landscape  o'er, 

Not  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold  flood, 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

HYMN  720.     C.  M. 

Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand, 
And  cast  a  wishful  eye, 
To  Canaan's  fair  and  happy  land 
Where  my  possessions  lie. 

2  O  the  transporting,  rapturous  scene, 

That  rises  to  my  sight! 
Sweet  fields  arrayed  in  living  green, 
And  rivers  of  delight! 

3  There  generous  fruits  that  never  fail, 

On  trees  immortal  grow: 
There  rocks,  and  hills,  and  brooks,  and  vale, 
With  milk  and  honey  flow. 

4  All  o'er  those  wide  extended  plains, 

Shines  one  eternal  day; 
There  God,  the  Sun,  forever  reigns, 
And  scatters  night  away. 

5  No  chilling  winds,  nor  poisonous  breath, 

Can  reach  that  healthful  shore; 
Sickness  and  sorrow,  pain  aud  death. 
Are  felt  and  feared  no  more. 


55S  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION. 

6  When  shall  I  reach  that  happy  place, 

And  be  forever  blest? 
When  shall  I  see  my  Father's  face, 
And  in  his  bosom  rest? 

7  Filled  with  delight,  my  raptured  soul, 

Would  here  no  longer  stay! 
Though  Jordan's  waves  around  me  roll, 
Fearless  I'd  launch  away. 

S  There  on  those  high  and  flowery  plains, 
Our  spirits  ne'er  shall  tire; 
But  in  perpetual,  joyful  strains, 
Redeeming  love  admire. 

HYMN  721.    C.  M. 

1  JERUSALEM!  my  happy  home! 
tl    Name  ever  dear  to  me! 
AVhen  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 

In  joy,  and  peace,  aud  thee? 

2  When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heaven- built  walls 

And  pearly  gates  behold! 
Thy  bulwarks  with  salvation  strong, 
And  streets  of  shining  gold? 

3  O,  when,  thou  city  of  my  God, 

Shall  I  the  courts  ascend, 
Whose  congregation  ne'er  breaks  up, 
Whose  Sabbath  has  no  end? 

4  There  happier  bowers  than  Eden's  bloom, 

Nor  sin,  nor  sorrow  know! 
Bless 'd  seats!  through  rude  and  stormy  scenes 
I  onward  press  to  you. 

5  Why  should  I  shrink  at  pain  and  wo? 

Or  feel,  at  death,  dismay? 
I've  Canaan's  goodly  land  in  view, 
And  realms  of  endless  day. 


IMMORTALITY    IN    HEAVEN.  559 

Apostles,  martyrs,  prophets  there, 

Around  my  Saviour  stand; 
And  soon  my  friends  in  Christ  below, 

Will  join  the  glorious  bond. 

Jerusalem!  my  happy  home! 

My  soul  still  pants  for  thee; 
Then  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 

When  I  thy  joys  shall  see. 


HYMN  722.     6  Ss. 

1  QINCE  o'er  thy  footstool  here  below 
IO  Such  beauteous  gems  are  thrown, 
O  what  magnificence  must  glow, 

My  God,  around  thy  throne! 
So  brilliant  here  these  drops  of  light, 
There  the  full  ocean  rolls,  how  bright! 

2  If  night's  blue  curtain  of  the  sky, 

W  ith  thousand  stars  inwrought; — 
Hung,  like  some  royal  canopy, 

With  glittering  diamonds  fraught, 
Be,  Lord,  thy  temple's  outer  \eil, 
What  glory  round  the  shrine  must  dwell! 

3  The  dazzling  sun  at  noontide  hour, 

Forth  from  his  flaming  vase, 
Flinging  o'er  earth  his  golden  shower, 

Till  vale  and  mountain  blaze; 
But  shows,  O  Lord,  one  beam  of  thine: 
What  then  the  day  where  thou  dost  shine! 

4  Ah!  how  shall  these  dim  eyes  endure 

That  noon  of  living  rays? 
Or  how  my  spirit,  so  impure, 

Upon  thy  brightness  gaze? 
Anoint,  O  Lord,  anoint  my  sight, 
And  robe  me  for  that  world  of  light. 


560  PROCESS   OF   SALVATION. 


HYMN  723.     8  8s. 

1  T  LONG  to  behold  him  arrayed 

JL  With  glory  and  light  from  above, — 
The  King  in  his  beauty  displayed, 

His  beauty  of  holiest  love: 
I  languish  and  sigh  to  be  there, 

Where  Jesus  hath  fixed   his  abode; 
O  when  shall  we  meet  in  the  air, 

And  lly  to  the  mountain  of  God! 

2  With  him  I  on  Zion  shall  stand, 

(For  Jesus  hath  spoken  the  word,) 
The  breadth  of  Immanuel's  land 

Survey  by  the  light  of  my  Lord; 
But  when,  on  thy  bosom  reclined, 

Thy  face  I  am  strengthened  to  see, 
My  fulness  of  rapture  I  find, 

My  heaven  of  heavens  in  thee. 

3  How  happy  the  people  that  dwell 

Secure  in  the  city  above! 
No  pain  the  inhabitants  feel, 

No  sickness  or  sorrow  shall  prove: 
Physician  of  souls  unto  me 

Forgiveness  and  holiness  give; 
And  then  from  the  body  set  free, 

And  then  to  the  city  receive. 

HYMN  724.     8  8s. 

1   f~\  WHEN  shall  we  sweetly  remove, 
V/   O  when  shall  we  enter  our  rest, 
Return  to  the  Zion  above, 

The  mother  of  spirits  distrest! 
That  city  of  God  the  great  King, 

Where  sorrow  and  death  are  no  more; 
But  saints  our  Immanuel  sing, 

And  cherub  and  seraph  adore. 


IMMORTALITY    IN    HEAVEN.  561 

2  Not  all  the  archangels  can  tell 

The  joys  of  that  holiest  place, 
Where  Jesus  is  pleased  to  reveal 

The  light  of  his  heavenly  face; 
When  caught  in  the  rapturous  flame, 

The  sight  beatific  they  prove; 
And  walk  in  the  light  of  the  Lamb, 

Enjoying  the  beams  of  his  love. 

3  Thou  know'st  in  the  spirit  of  prayer, 

We  long  thy  appearing  to  see, 
Resigned  to  the  burden  we  bear, 

But  longing  to  triumph  with  thee: 
'Tis  good  at  thy  word  to  be  here, 

"Tis  better  in  thee  to  be  gone, 
And  see  thee  in  glory  appear, 

And  rise  to  a  share  in  thy  throne. 

4  To  mourn  for  thy  coming  is  sweet, 

To  weep  at  thy  longer  dehvy; 
But  thou,  whom  we  hasten  to  meet, 

Shalt  chase  all  our  sorrows  away. 
The  tears  shall  be  wiped  from  our  eyes, 

When  thee  we  behold  in  the  cloud, 
And  echo  the  joys  of  the  skies, 

And  shout  to  the  trumpet  of  God. 

HYMN  725.     S  8s. 

1     A   WAY  with  our  sorrow  and  fear! 
J\.  We  soon  shall  recover  our  home, 
The  city  of  saints  shall  appear; 

The  day  of  eteruity  come: 
From  earth  we  shall  quickly  remove, 

And  mount  to  our  native  abode; 
The  house  of  our  Father  above, 

The  palace  of  angels  and  God. 


562  PROCESS    Of   SALVATION. 

2  Our  mourning  is  all  at  an  end, 

When  raised  by  the  life-giving  Word, 
We  see  the  new  city  descend, 

Adorned  as  a  bride  for  her  Lord: 
The  city  so  holy  and  clean, 

No  sorrow  can  breathe  in  the  air; 
No  gloom  of  affliction  or  sin, 

No  shadow  of  evil  is  there! 


By  faith  we  already  behold 

That  lovely  Jerusalem  here; 
Her  walls  are  of  jasper  and  gold, 

As  crystal  her  buildings  are  clear: 
Immovably  founded  in  grace, 

She  stands  as  she  ever  has  stood, 
And  brightly  her  Builder  displays, 

And  flames  with  the  glory  of  God. 

No  need  of  the  sun  in  that  day, 

Which  never  is  followed  by  night, 
Where  Jesus'  beauties  display 

A  pure  and  a  permanent  light: 
The  Lamb  is  their  Light  and  their  Sun, 

And,  lo!  by  reflection  they  shine, 
With  Jesus  ineffably  one, 

And  bright  in  effulgence  divine! 


5  The  saints  in  his  presence  receive 

Their  great  and  eternal  reward; 
In  Jesus,  in  heaven  they  live; 

They  reign  in  the  smile  of  their  Lord: 
The  flame  of  angelical  love 

Is  kindled  at  Jesus'  face; 
And  all  the  enjoyment  above 

Consists  in  the  rapturous  gaze. 


MISCELLANY. 


I.    PERSONAL    AND    DOMESTIC    DUTIES. 

I.     PRIVATE     DEVOTION. 
1.    RETIREMENT. 

HYMN  726.     C.  M. 

1  BLATHER  Divine,  thy  piercing  eye 
J?     Sees  through  the  darkest  night; 
In  deep  retirement  thou  art  nigh, 

With  heart-discerning  sight. 

2  There  may  that  piercing  eye  survey 

My  duteous  homage  paid, 
With  every  morning's  dawning  ray, 
And  every  evening's  shade. 

3  O  let  thy  own  celestial  fire 

The  incense  still  inflame; 
While  my  warm  vows  to  thee  aspire, 
Through  my  Redeemer's  name. 

4  So  shall  the  visits  of  thy  love 

My  soul  in  secret  bless; 
So  shalt  thou  deign  in  worlds  above 
Thy  suppliant  to  confess. 


HYMN  727.     C.  M. 

AR  from  the  world,  O  Lord,  I  flee, 
From  strife  and  tumult  far; 
From  scenes  where  Satan  wages  still 
His  most  successful  war. 


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5G4  PERSONAL   AND    DOMESTIC    DUTIES. 

2  The  calm  retreat,  the  silent  shade, 

With  prayer  and  praise  agree; 
And  seem  by  thy  sweet  bounty  made 
For  those  who  follow  thee. 

3  There,  if  thy  Spirit  touch  the  soul, 

And  grace  her  mean  abode, 
O,  with  what  peace,  and  joy,  and  love, 
She  communes  with  her  God! 

4  There  like  the  nightingale  she  pours 

Her  solitary  lays; 
Nor  asks  a  witness  of  her  song, 
Nor  thirsts  for  human  praise. 

5  Author  and  Guardian  of  my  life, 

Sweet  source  of  light  divine, 
And  (all  harmonious  names  in  one) 
My  Saviour!  thou  art  mine! 

6  What  thanks  I  owe  thee,  and  what  love, 

A  boundless,  endless  store, 
Shall  echo  through  the  realms  above 
When  time  shall  be  no  more. 


2.    READING    THE    SCRIPTURES. 

HYMN  723.     6  8s. 

1  TTTHEN  quiet  in  my  house  I  sit, 

W     Thy  book  be  my  companion  still, 
My  joy  thy  sayings  to  repeat, 

Talk  o'er  the  records  of  thy  will, 
And  search  the  oracles  divine, 
Till  every  heart- felt  word  be  mine. 

2  O  may  the  gracious  words  divine, 

Subject  of  all  my  converse  be: 
So  will  the  Lord  his  follower  join, 

And  walk  and  talk  himself  with  me: 
So  shall  my  heart  his  presence  prove, 
And  burn  with  everlasting  love. 


PRIVATE    DEVOTION.  565 

Oft  as  I  lay  dig  down  to  rest, 

O  may  the  reconciling  word 
Sweetly  compose  my  weary  breast, 

While,  on  the  bosom  of  my  Lord, 
I  sink  in  blissful  dreams  away, 
And  visions  of  eternal  day. 

Rising  to  sing  my  Saviour's  praise, 
Thee  may  I  publish  all  day  long: 

And  let  thy  precious  word  qf  grace 

Flow  from  my  heart,  and  till  my  tongue! 

Fill  all  my  life  with  purest  love, 

And  join  me  to  the  Church  above. 


3.    WATCHFULNESS. 

HYMN  729.    S.  M. 

1  fA  RACIOUS  Redeemer,  shake 
vT  This  slumber  from  my  semi! 
Say  to  me  now,  'Awake,  awake! 

And  Christ  shall  make  thee  whole. 
Lay  to  thy  mighty  hand; 

Alarm  me  in  this  hour; 
And  make  me  fully  understand 

The  thunder  of  thy  power! 

2  Give  mc  on  thee  to  call, 

Always  to  watch  and  pray, 
Lest  I  into  temptation  fall, 

And  cast  my  shield  away. 
For  each  assault  prepared 

And  ready  may  I  be; 
For  ever  standing  on  my  guard, 

And  looking  up  to  thee! 

3  O  do  thou  always  warn 

My  soul  of  evil  near! 
When  to  the  right  or  left  I  turn. 
Thy  voice  still  let  me  hear: 


566  PERSOXAL   AND    DOMESTIC    DUTIES. 

'Couie  back!  this  is  the  way; 

Come  back!  and  walk  herein!' 
O  may  I  hearken  and  obey, 

And  shun  the  paths  of  sin! 

4  Thou  see'st  my  feebleness; 

Jesus,  be  thou  my  power, 
My  help  and  refuge  in  distress, 

My  fortress  and  my  tower! 
Give  me  to  trust  in  thee! 

Be  thou  my  sure  abode! 
My  horn,  and  rock,  and  buckler  be, 

My  Saviour,  and  my  God! 

5  Myself  I  cannot  save, 

Myself  I  cannot  keep; 
But  strength  in  thee  I  surely  have. 

Whose  eye- lids  never  sleep: 
My  soul  to  thee  alone 

Now,  therefore,  I  commend: 
Thou,  Jesus,  leve  me  as  thy  own, 

And  love  me  to  the  end! 

HYMN  730.     8  &  6s. 

1  TTELP,  Lord,  to  whom  for  help  I  fly, 
JO.   And  still  my  tempted  soul  stand  by 

Throughout  the  evil  day! 
The  sacred  watchfulness  impart, 
And  keep  the  issues  of  my  heart, 

And  stir  me  up  to  pray! 

2  My  soul  with  thy  whole  armor  arm; 
In  each  approach  of  sin  alarm, 

And  show  the  danger  near; 
Surround,  sustain,  and  strengthen  me, 
And  fill  with  godly  jealousy, 

And  sanctifying  fear! 


PRIVATE    DEVOTION.  567 

3  Whene'er  my  careless  hands  hang  down, 
O  let  me  see  thy  gathering  frown, 

And  feel  thy  warning  eye; 
And,  starting,  cry,  from  ruin's  brink, 
'Save,  Jesus,  or  I  yield,  I  sink, 

O  save  me,  or  I  die!' 

4  If  near  the  pit  I  rashly  stray, 
Before  I  wholly  fall  away, 

The  keen  conviction  dart! 
Recall  me  by  that  pitying  look, 
That  kind,  upbraiding  glance,  which  broke 

Unfaithful  Peter's  heart! 

5  In  me  thine  utmost  mercy  show, 
And  make  me,  like  thj'self  below, 

Unblamable  in  grace; 
Ready  prepared,  and  fitted  here, 
By  perfect  holiness,  to  appear 

Before  thy  glorious  face! 

HYMN  731.     6  Ss. 

1  I7*ATHER,  to  thee  I  lift  mine  eyes, 
_I?     My  longing  eyes  and  restless  heart; 
Before  the  morning  watch  I  rise, 

And  wait  to  taste  how  good  thou  art, 
To  obtain  the  grace  I  humbly  claim, 
The  saving  power  of  Jesus'  name. 

2  This  slumber  from  my  soul,  O  shake! 

Warn  by  thy  Spirit's  inward  call! 
Let  me  to  righteousness  awake, 

And  pray  that  I  no  more  may  fall, 
Or  give  to  sin  or  Satan  place, 
But  walk  in  all  thy  righteous  ways! 

3  O  would'st  thou,  Lord,  thy  servant  guard, 

'Gainst  every  known  or  secret  foe; 
A  mind  for  all  assaults  prepared, 
A  sober,  vigilant  mind  bestow, 


563  PERSONAL    AND    DOMESTIC    DUTIES. 

Ever  apprized  of  danger  nigh, 

And  when  to  fight,  and  when  to  fly! 

4  O  never  suiter  me  to  sleep, 

Secure  within  the  verge  of  hell; 
But  still  my  watchful  spirit  keep 

In  lowly  awe  and  loving  zeal; 
And  bless  me  with  a  godly  fear; 
And  plant  that  guardian  angel  here! 

5  Attended  by  the  sacred  dread, 

And  wise  from  evil  to  depart, 
Let  me  from  strength  to  strength  proceed, 

And  rise  to  purity  of  heart; 
Through  all  the  paths  of  duty  move. 
From  humble  faith  to  perfect  love! 


4.    PRAYER. 

HYMN  732.     S.  M, 

1  nriHE  praying  Spirit  breathe, 

JL     The  watching  power  impart: 
From  all  entanglements  beneath; 

Call  oft' my  peaceful  heart: 
My  feeble  mind  sustain, 

By  worldly  thoughts  opprest, 
Appear  and  bid  me  turn  again 

To  my  eternal  rest. 

2  Swift  to  my  rescue  come, 

Thy  own  this  moment  seize; 
Gather  my  wandering  spirit  home, 

And  keep  in  perfect  peace: 
Suffered  no  more  to  rove 

O'er  all  the  earth  abroad, 
Arrest  the  prisoner  of  thy  love, 

And  shut  me  up  in  God. 


PRIVATE    DEVOTrON.  569 

HYMN  733.    7s  &  6s. 

1  /^VPEN,  Lord,  my  inward  ear, 
\J  And  bid  my  heart  rejoice; 
Bid  my  quiet  spirit  hear 

Thy  comfortable  voice! 
Never  in  the  whirlwind  found, 

Or  where  earthquakes  rock  the  place; 
Still  and  silent  is  the  sound, 

The  whisper  of  thy  grace. 

2  From  the  world  of  sin,  and  noise, 

And  hurry,  I  withdraw, 
For  the  small  aud  inward  voice 

I  wait  with  humble  awe; 
Silent  am  I  now  and  still, 

Dare  not  in  thy  presence  move: 
To  my  waiting  soul  reveal 

The  secret  of  thy  love! 

3  Thou  didst  undertake  for  me, 

For  me  to  death  wast  sold; 
Wisdom  in  a  mystery 

Of  bleeding  love  unfold: 
Teach  the  lesson  of  thy  cross, 

Let  me  die  with  thee  to  reign; 
All  things  let  me  count  but  loss, 

So  I  may  thee  regain! 

4  "Show  me,  as  my  soul  can  bear, 

The  depth  of  inbred  sin; 
All  the  unbelief  declare, 

The  pride  that  lurks  within! 
Take  me,  whom  thyself  hast  bought; 

Bring  into  captivity 
Every  high  aspiring  thought, 

That  would  not  stoop  to  thee! 

6  Lord,  my  time  is  in  thy  hand: 
My  soul  to  thee  convert! 
Thou  canst  make  me  understand, 
Though  I  am  slow  of  heart. 
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570  PERSONAL   AND   DOMESTIC    DUTIES 

Thine  in  whom  I  live  and  move, 

Thine  the  work,  the  praise  is  thine;; 

Thou  art  Wisdom,  Power,  and  Love,, 
And  all  thou  art  is  mine. 

HYMN  734.    C.  M. 

1  T71ATHER  of  Jesus  Christ  my  LonT, 
_T     I  humbly  seek  thy  face; 
Encouraged  by  the  Saviour's  word 

To  ask  thy  pardoning  grace. 

2  Entering  into  my  closet,  I 

The  busy  world  exclude; 

In  secret  prayer  for  mercy  cry, 

And  groan  to  be  renewed. 

3  Far  from  the  paths  of  men,  to  thee 

I  solemnly  retire; 
See,  thou  who  dost  in  secret  see, 
And  grant  my  heart's  desire. 

4  Thy  grace  I  languish  to  receive, 

The  Spirit  of  love  and  power; 
Blameless  before  thy  face  to  live, 
To  live  and  sin  no  more. 

5  Fain  would  I  all  thy  goodness  feel, 

And  know  my  sius  forgiven; 
And  do  on  earth  thy  perfect  will 
As  angels  do  in  heaven. 

6  O  Father,  glorify  thy  Son, 

And  grant  what  I  require: 
For  Jesus'  sake  the  gift  send  down. 
And  answer  me  by  fire. 

7  Kindle  the  flame  of  love  within, 

Which  may  to  heaven  ascend; 
And  now  the  work  of  grace  begin, 
Which  shall  in  glory  end. 


PRIVATE    DEVOTION.  571 

5.    PRAISE. 

HYMN  735.    L.  M. 

1  CI  AVIOUR!  when  night  involves  the  skies, 
^  My  soul,  adoring,  turns  to  thee; 

Thee,  self-abased  in  mortal  guise, 
And  wrapt  in  shades  of  death  for  me. 

2  On  thee  my  waking  raptures  dwell, 

When  crimson  gleams  the  east  adorn; 
Thee,  Victor  of  the  grave  and  hell, 
Thee,  Source  of  life's  eternal  morn. 

3  When  noon  her  throne  in  light  arrays, 

To  thee  my  soul  triumphant  springs; 
Thee,  throned  in  glory's  endless  blaze, 
Thee,  Lord  of  lords,  and  King  of  kings, 

4  O'er  earth,  when  shades  of  evening  steal, 

To  death  and  thee  my  thoughts  I  give; 
To  death,  whose  power  I  soon  must  feel, 
To  thee,  with  whom  I  trust  to  live. 

HYMN  736.    L.  M. 

1  /~1  REAT  God,  indulge  my  humble  claim; 
\JT  Be  thou  my  hope;  my  joy,  my  rest; 
The  glories  that  compose  thy  name, 

Stand  all  engaged  to  make  me  blest. 

2  Thou  great  and  good,  thou  just  and  wise, 

Thou  art  my  Father  and  my  God: 
And  I  am  thine  by  sacred  ties, 

Thy  son,  thy  servant  bought  with  blood, 

3  With  fainting  heart  and  lifted  hands, 

For  thee  I  long,  to  thee  I  look; 
As  travellers  in  thirsty  lands 
Pant  for  the  cooling  water- brook. 


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572  PERSONAL    AND    DOMESTIC   DUTIES. 

4  Should  I  from  thee,  ray  God,  remove, 

Life  could  no  lasting  bliss  afford: 
My  joy,  the  sense  of  pardoning  love; 
My  guard,  the  presence  of  my  Lord. 

5  I'll  lift  my  hands,  I'll  raise  my  voice, 

While  I  have  breath  to  pray  or  praise; 
This  work  shall  make  my  heart  rejoice, 
And  fill  the  circle  of  my  days. 

HYMN  737.    L.  M. 

OW  do  thy  mercies  close  me  round! 
For  ever  be  thy  name  adored! 
I  blush  in  all  things  to  abound; 
The  servant  is  above  his  Lord! 

2  Inured  to  poverty  and  pain, 

A  suffering  life  my  Master  led: 
The  Son  of  God,  the  Son  of  Man, 
He  had  not  where  to  lay  his  head. 

3  But  lo!  a  place  he  hath  prepared 

For  me,  whom  watchful  angels  keep: 
Yea,  he  himself  becomes  my  guard; 
He  smooths  my  bed  and  gives  me  sleep. 

4  Jesus  protects;  my  fears  be  gone! 

What  can  the  Rock  of  Ages  move? 
Safe  in  thy  arms  I  lay  me  down, 
Thy  everlasting  arms  of  love. 

5  While  thou  art  intimately  nigh, 

Who,  who  shall  violate  my  rest? 
Sin,  earth,  and  hell  I  now  defy; 
I  lean  upon  my  Saviour's  breast. 

6  I  rest  beneath  th'  Almighty's  shade; 

My  griefs  expire,  my  troubles  cease; 

Thou,  Lord,  on  whom  my  soul  is  stayed, 

Wilt  keep  me  still  in  perfect  peace. 


PRIVATE    DEVOTION.  573 

7  Me  for  thine  own  thou  lovest  to  take, 
In  time  and  in  eternity: 
Thou  never,  never  wilt  forsake 
A  helpless  worm  that  trusts  in  thee. 

HYMN  738.     L.  M. 

1  f\  GOD,  my  God,  my  All  thou  art! 
V-/  Ere  shines  the  dawn  of  rising  day, 
Thy  sovereign  light  within  my  heart, 

Thy  all  enlivening  power,  display! 

2  For  thee  my  thirsty  soul  doth  pant, 

While  in  this  desert  land  I  live; 
And,  hungry  as  I  am,  and  faint, 
Thy  love  alone  can  comfort  give. 

3  In  a  dry  land,  behold,  I  place 

My  whole  desire  on  thee,  O  Lord; 
And  more  I  joy  to  gain  thy  grace, 
Than  all  earth's  treasures  can  afford. 

4  More  dear  than  life  itself,  thy  love 

My  heart  and  tongue  shall  still  employ; 
And  to  declare  thy  praise  will  prove 
My  peace,  my  glory,  and  my  joy. 

5  In  blessing  thee  with  grateful  songs 

My  happy  life  shall  glide  away: 
The  praise  that  to  thy  name  belongs 
Hourly  with  lifted  hands  I'll  pay. 

6  Abundant  sweetness,  while  I  sing 

Thy  love,  my  ravished  heart  o'erflows; 
Secure  in  thee,  my  God  and  King, 
Of  glory  that  no  period  knows. 

7  Thy  name,  O  God,  upon  my  bed 

Dwells  on  my  lips,  and  fires  my  thought; 
With  trembling  awe,  in  midnight  shade, 
I  muse  on  all  thy  hands  have  wrought. 


574  PERSONAL   AND   DOMESTIC   DUTIES. 

8  In  all  I  do,  I  feel  thine  aid; 

Therefore  thy  greatness  will  I  sing, 
O  God,  who  bid' st  my  heart  be  glad 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  wing! 

9  My  soul  draws  nigh  and  cleaves  to  thee; 

Then  let  or  earth  or  hell  assail, 
Thy  mighty  hand  shall  set  me  free; 

For  whom  thou  sav'st,  he  ne'er  shall  fail; 


6.    MORNING. 

HYMN  739.     C.  M. 

1  T  ORD  of  my  life,  O  may  thy  praise 
,1  J  Employ  my  noblest  powers, 
Whose  goodness  lengthens  out  my  days, 

And  fills  the  circling  hours. 

2  Preserved  by  thy  almighty  arm, 

I  passed  the  shades  of  night, 
Serene  and  safe  from  every  harm, 
And  see  returning  light. 

3  While  many  spent  the  night  in  sighs, 

And  restless  pains  and  woes; 
In  gentle  sleep  I  closed  my  eyes, 
And  undisturbed  repose. 

4  When  sleep,  death's  semblance,  o'er  me  spread, 

And  I  unconscious  lay, 
Thy  watchful  care  was  round  my  bed, 
To  guard  my  feeble  clay. 

5  O  let  the  same  almighty  care 

My  waking  hours  attend; 
From  every  danger,  every  snare, 
My  heedless  steps  defend. 

6  Smile  on  my  minutes  as  they  roll, 

And  guide  my  future  days; 
And  let  thy  goodness  fill  my  soul 
With  gratitude  and  praise. 


PRIVATE    DEVOTION.  575 


HYMN  740.    L.  M. 

&  TN  sleep's  serene  oblivion  laid, 
A  I  safely  passed  the  silent  night; 
Again  I  see  the  breaking  shade, 
I  drink  again  the  morning  light. 

2  New-born,  I  bless  the  waking  hour, 

Once  more  with  awe,  rejoice  to  be; 
My  conscious  soul  resumes  her  power, 
And  springs,  my  guardian  God,  to  thee. 

3  O  guide  me  through  the  various  maze, 

My  doubtful  feet  are  doomed  to  tread; 

And  spread  thy  shield's  protecting  blaze 

Where  dangers  press  around  my  head. 

A  A  deeper  shade  shall  soon  impend, 
A  deeper  sleep  mine  eyes  oppress; 
Yet  then  thy  strength  shall  still  defend, 
Thy  goodness  still  delight  to  bless. 

-5  That  deeper  shade  shall  break  away, 

That  deeper  sleep  shall  leave  mine  eyes; 
Thy  light  shall  give  eternal  day — 
Thy  love,  the  rapture  of  the  skies! 

HYMN  741.    L.  M. 

]     A   WAKE,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun, 
J\.  Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run; 
Shake  off  dull  sloth  and  joyful  rise, 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

1  Thy  precious  time  mispent,  redeem; 
Each  present  day,  thy  last  esteem; 
Improve  thy  talent  with  due  care; 
For  the  great  day  thyself  prepare. 

3  In  conversation  be  sincere; 

Keep  conscience,  as  the  noon-tide,  clear; 
Think  how  the  all- seeing  God  thy  ways. 
And  all  thy  secret  thoughts,  surveys. 


576  PERSONAL    AND    DOMESTIC    DUTIES. 

4  Wake,  and  lift  up  thyself,  my  heart. 
And  with  the  angels  bear  thy  part; 
Who  all  night  long,  unwearied  sing 
High  praise  to  the  Eternal  King. 

5  Awake,  awake,  ye  heavenly  choir, 
May  your  devotion  me  inspire, 
That  I,  like  you  my  age  may  spend, 
Like  you,  may  on  my  God  attend. 

6  May  I,  like  you  in  God  delight, 
Have  all  day  long  my  God  in  sight; 
Perform,  like  you,  my  Maker's  will — 
O  may  I  never  more  do  ill'. 

7  Lord,  I  my  vows  to  thee  renew; 
Scatter  my  sins  as  morning  dew; 

Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought  and  will, 
And  with  thyself  my  spirit  fill. 

8  Direct,  control,  suggest,  this  day, 
All  I  design,  or  do,  or  say; 

That  all  my  powers,  with  all  their  might* 
In  thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

9  Praise  God,,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow. 
Praise  him  all  creatures  here  below; 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host, 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 


7.   NOON. 

HYMN  742.    L.  M. 


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ULL  speed  along  the  world's  highway,. 
By  crowds  of  eager  travellers  trod, 
y  soul,  my  soul!  a  moment  stay, 
To  hold  communion  here  with  God- 


PRIVATE    DEVOTION.  577 

2  He  spake  with  Abraham  at  the  oak, 

He  called  Elisha  from  the  plough, 
David  he  from  the  sheep-folds  took, — 
Thy  day,  thine  hour  of  grace,  is  now. 

3  Earth,  with  thy  vanities,  depart! 

My  God,  I  stand  alone  with  thee; 
Thine  eye  is  looking  on  my  heart; — 

0  what  a  noon  is  risen  on  me! 

4  Struck  to  the  ground,  like  conscious  Saul, 

And  blinded  with  the  sudden  view, 
Trembling;,  astonished,  'Lord,'  I  call, 
'What  wouldst  thou  have  thy  servant  do?' 

5  My  sins,  as  fresh-committed,  rise; 

My  secret  sins,  by  darkness  sealed, 
Before  my  Judge's  flaming  eyes, 
Are  all  in  naked  guilt  revealed. 

6  Lord,  lay  thine  hand  upon  my  head, 

A  touch,  a  word  will  make  me  whole; 
Speak,  with  the  voice  that  wakes  the  dead, 
Peace,  pardon,  comfort  to  my  soul. 

7  Then,  (though  I  shudder  at  this  sight,) 

Through  Him  who  my  offences  bore, 
In  light,  as  God  is  in  the  light, 

1  walk  by  faith,  and  sin  no  more. 


8.    EVENING. 

HYMN  743.    8  7s. 

1   /^VMNIPRESENT  God!  whose  aid 
\J  No  one  ever  asked  in  vain, 
Be  this  night  about  my  bed, 

Every  evil  thought  restrain! 
Lay  thy  hand  upon  my  soul, 

God  of  my  unguarded  hours! 
All  my  enemies  control, — 

Hell,  and  earth,  and  nature's  powers. 


578  PERSONAL   AND   DOMESTIC   DUTIES. 

.20  thou  jealous  God!  come  down, 

God  of  spotless  purity; 
Claim,  and  seize  me  for  thy  own, 

Consecrate  my  heart  to  thee! 
Under  thy  protection  take; 

Songs  in  the  night  season  give; 
Let  me  sleep  to  thee,  and  wake; 

Let  me  die  to  thee,  and  live! 

3  Only  tell  me  I  am  thine, 

And  thou  wilt  not  quit  thy  right; 
Answer,  me  in  dreams  divine, 

Dreams  and  visions  of  the  night. 
Bid  me  even  in  sleep  go  on, 

Restlessly  my  God  desire; 
Mourn  for  God  in  every  groan, 

God  in  every  thought  require. 

4  Loose  me  from  the  chains  of  sense. 

Set  me  from  the  body  free; 
Draw  with  stronger  influence 

My  unfettered  soul  to  thee: 
In  me,  Lord,  thyself  reveal; 

Fill  me  with  a  sweet  surprise; 
Let  me  thee,  when  waking,  feel; 

Let  me  in  thy  image  rise! 


HYMN  744.    C.  M. 

1  TNDULGENT  Father!  by  whose  care, 
J.  I've  passed  another  day, 

Let  me  this  night  thy  mercy  share, 
And  teach  me  how  to  pray. 

2  Show  me  my  sins,  and  how  to  mourn 

My  guilt  before  thy  face; 
Direct  me,  Lord,  to  Christ  alone, 
And  save  me  by  thy  grace. 


PRIVATE    DEVOTION.  579 

3  Let  each  returning  night  declare 
The  tokens  of  thy  love; 
And  every  hour  thy  grace  prepare 
My  soul  for  joys  above. 

4  And  when  on  earth,  I  close  mine  eyes, 
To  sleep  in  death's  embrace, 
Let  me  to  heaven  and  glory  rise, 
To  enjoy  thy  smiling  face. 

HYMN  745.      8s. 

1  TNSPIRER  and  hearer  of  prayer, 

A  Thou  shepherd  and  guardian  of  thine, 
My  all  to  thy  covenant  care 
I,  sleeping  or  waking,  resign. 

2  If  thou  art  my  shield  and  my  sun, 

The  night  is  no  darkness  to  me; 
And,  fast  as  my  minutes  roll  on, 
They  bring  me  but  nearer  to  thee. 

3  A  sovereign  protector  I  have, 

Unseen,  yet  for  ever  at  hand; 
Unchangeably  faithful  to  save, 
Almighty  to  rule  and  command. 

4  His  smiles  and  his  comforts  abound; 

His  grace,  as  the  dew,  shall  descend; 
And  walls  of  salvation  surround 
The  soul  he  delights  to  defend . 

HYMN  746.     L.  M. 

1  A   LL  praise  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
J\.  *For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light; 
Keep  me,  O  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Under  thy  own  Almighty  wings. 

2  Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  thy  dear  Son, 
The  ill  that  I  this  day  have  done; 
That  with  the  world,  myself  and  thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 


580  PERSONAL   AND   DOMESTIC    DUTIES. 

3  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed; 

To  die,  that  this  vile  body  may 
Rise  glorious  at  the  awful  day. 

4  O  may  my  soul  on  thee  repose, 

And  may  sweet  sleep  mine  eye-lids  close; 
Sleep  tbat  may  me  more  vigorous  make, 
To  serve  my  God  when  I  awake. 

5  When  in  the  night  I  sleepless  lie, 

My  soul  with  heavenly  thoughts  supply; 
Let  no  ill  dreams  disturb  my  rest, 
No  powers  of  darkness  me  molest. 

6  O  may  my  guardian,  while  I  sleep, 
Close  to  my  bed  his  vigils  keep: 
His  love  angelical  instil, 

Stop  all  the  avenues  of  ill. 

7  May  he  celestial  joy  rehearse, 

And  thought  to  thought  with  me  converse; 
Or  in  my  stead,  all  the  night  long, 
Sing  to  my  God  a  grateful  song. 

8  Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessing  flow, 
Praise  him  all  creatures  here  below; 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host, 
Praise  Father,  Sou',  and  Holy  Ghost. 


9.    MIDNIGHT. 

HYMN  747.    7s. 

i   TN  a  land  of  strange  delight, 
JL  My  transported  spirit  stray< 
I  awake  where  all  is  night, 
Silence,  solitude,  and  shade. 


PRIVATE    DEVOTION.  581- 

2  Is  the  dream  of  nature  flown? 

Is  the  universe  destroyed? 
Man  extinct,  and  I  alone 

Breathing  through  the  formless  void? 

3  No:  my  soul,  in  God  rejoice; 

Through  the  gloom  his  light  I  see, 
In  the  silence  hear  his  voice, 
And  his  hand  is  over  me. 

4  When  I  slumber  in  the  tomb, 

He  will  guard  my  resting  place; 
Fearless,  in  the  day  of  doom, 
May  I  see  him  face  to  face. 

HYMN  748.     L.  M. 

1  rpHEE  in  the  watches  of  the  night 

X    Do  I  not,  Lord,  remember  still, 
And  meditate,  with  calm  delight, 
On  the  dear  counsels  of  thy  will? 

2  Thy  will  is  my  perfection  here; 

And  sighs  for  this  my  whole  desire, 
To  attain  thy  heavenly  character, 
And  spotless  in  thy  arms  expire. 

HYMN  749.    L.  M. 

1  IV/fY  God,  I  now  from  sleep  awake, 
i-TX  The  sole  possession  of  me  take; 
From  midnight  terrors  me  secure, 

And  guard  my  heart  from  thoughts  impure, 

2  Bless'd  angels,  while  we  silent  lie, 
You  hallelujahs  sing  on  high; 
You,  joyful,  hymn  the  ever-blest, 
Before  the  throne,  and  never  rest. 

3  I  with  your  choir  celestial  join, 
In  offering  up  a  hymn  divine; 
With  you  in  heaven  I  hope  to  dwell, 
And  bid  the  night  and  world  farewell. 


682  PERSONAL   AND   DOMESTIC   DUTIES. 

4  My  soul,  when  I  shale  off  this  dust, 
Lord,  in  thy  arms,  I  will  iutrust: 

O  make  me  thy  peculiar  care! 
Some  mansion  for  my  soul  prepare. 

5  Give  me  a  place  at  thy  saints'  feet, 
Or  some  fallen  angel's  vacant  seat; 
I'll  strive  to  sing  as  loud  as  they, 
Who  sit  above  in  brighter  day. 

6  O  may  I  always  ready  stand, 
With  my  lamp  burning  in  my  hand! 
May  I  in  sight  of  heaven  rejoice, 
Whene'er  I  hear  the  bridegroom's  voice. 

7  All  praise  to  thee,  in  light  arrayed, 
Who  light  thy  dwelling-place  hast  made; 
A  boundless  ocean  of  bright  beams 
From  thy  all- glorious  God-head  streams. 

8  Bless'd  Jesus,  thou,  on  heaven  intent, 
Whole  nights  hast  in  devotion  spent; 
But  I,  frail  creature,  soon  am  tired, 
And  all  my  zeal  is  soon  expired. 

9  Shine  on  me,  Lord,  new  life  impart, 
Fresh  ardors  kindle  in  my  heart; 
One  ray  of  thy  all-quickening  light 
Dispels  the  sloth  and  clouds  of  night. 

10  Lord,  lest  the  tempter  me  surprise, 
Watch  over  thine  own  sacrifice; 
All  loose,  all  idle  thoughts  cast  out, 
And  make  my  very  dreams  devout. 

11  Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow, 
Praise  him  all  creatures  here  below; 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host, 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost! 


PARENTS   AND   MASTERS.  58? 

II.     FOR    PARENTS    AND    MASTERS. 

HYMN  750.    C.  M. 

1  /"^l  OD,  only  wise,  almighty,  good, 
JjT  Send  forth  thy  truth  and  light, 
To  point  us  out  the  narrow  road, 

And  guide  our  steps  aright. 

2  To  steer  our  dangerous  course  between 

The  rocks  on  either  hand; 
And  fix  us  in  the  golden  mean, 
And  bring  our  charge  to  land. 

3  Made  apt  by  thy  sufficient  grace 

To  teach  as  taught  by  thee, 
We  come  to  train  in  all  thy  ways 
Our  rising  progeny. 

4  Their  selfish  will  in  time  subdue, 

And  mortify  their  pride; 
And  lend  their  youth  a  sacred  clew 
To  find  the  crucified. 

5  We  would  in  every  step  look  up, 

By  thy  example  taught, 
To  alarm  their  fear,  excite  their  hope, 
And  rectify  their  thought. 

6  We  would  persuade  their  hearts  to  obey 

With  mildest  zeal  proceed: 

And  never  take  the  harsher  way, 

When  love  will  do  the  deed. 

7  For  this  we  ask,  in  faith  sincere, 

The  wisdom  from  above: 
To  touch  their  hearts  with  filial  fear, 
And  pure  ingenuous  love! 

8  To  watch  their  will,  to  sense  inclined, 

Withhold  the  hurtful  food: 
And  gently  bend  their  tender  mind, 
And  draw  their  souls  to  God. 


584  PERSONAL   AND   DOMESTIC   DUTIES. 


HYMN  751.    4  8s  &  2  6s. 

1  TTOW  shall  I  walk  my  God  to  please, 
Xl  And  spread  content  and  happiness 

O'er  all  beneath  my  care? 
A  pattern  to  my  household  give, 
And  as  a  guardian  angel  live, 

As  Jesus'  messenger? 

2  The  opposite  extremes  I  see, 
Remissness  and  severity, 

And  know  not  how  to  shun 
The  precipice  on  either  hand, 
"While  in  the  narrow  path  I  stand, 

And  dread  to  venture  on. 

S  Shall  I,  through  indolence,  supine, 
Neglect,  betray  my  charge  divine, — 

My  delegated  power? 
The  souls  I  from  my  Lord  receive, 
Of  whom  I  an  account  must  give, 

At  that  tremendous  hour? 

4  Lord  over  all,  and  God  most  high! 
Jesus,  to  thee  for  help  I  fly, 

For  constant  power  and  grace; 
That  by  thy  Spirit  taught  and  led, 
I  may  with  confidence  proceed, 

And  all  thy  footsteps  trace. 

5  O  teach  me  thy  first  lesson  now! 
That  I  to  thy  sweet  yoke  may  bow, 

Thine  easy  service  prove; 
Lowly  and  meek  in  heart,  I  sec 
The  art  of  governing  like  thee, 

It  governing  by  love. 


lI 


PARENTS   AND    MASTERS.  635 

HYMN  752.     4  Ss  &  2  6s. 

AND  my  house  will  serve  the  Lord: 
But  first  obedient  to  his  word 
I  must  myself  appear: 
By  actions,  words,  and  tempers  show, 
That  I  my  heavenly  master  know, 
And  serve  with  heart  sincere. 

2  I  must  the  fair  example  set: 

From  those  that  on  my  pleasure  wait 

The  stumbling  block  remove: 
Their  duty  by  my  life  explain, 
And  still  in  all  my  works  maintain 

The  dignity  of  "love. 

3  Easy  to  be  entreated,  mild, 
Quickly  appeased  and  reconciled, 

A  follower  of  my  God: 
A  saint  indeed  I  long  to  be, 
And  lead  my  faithful  family 

In  the  celestial  road. 

4  Lord,  if  thou  didst  the  wish  infuse, 
A  vessel  fitted  for  thy  use 

Into  thy  hands  receive: 
Work  in  me  both  to  will  and  do: 
And  show  them  how  believers  true, 

And  real  christians  live. 

5  With  all-sufficient  grace  supply, 
And,  lo!  I  come  to  testify 

The  wonders  of  thy  name! 
Which  saves  from  sin,  the  world,  and  hell, 
Whose  virtue  every  heart  may  feel, 

And  every  tongue  proclaim. 

6  A  sinner,  saved  myself  from  sin, 
I  come  my  family  to  win, 

To  preach  their  sins  forgiven; 
Children,  and  wife,  and  servants  seize, 
And  through  the  paths  of  pleasantness, 

Conduct  them  all  to  heaven. 
38 


5S6  PERSONAL   AND   DOMESTIC    DUTIES. 


III.     FAMILY     WORSHIP 


'WEo 


1.   MORNING. 

HYMN  753.     S.  M. 
E  lift  our  hearts  to  thee, 


Day-star  from  on  high! 
The  sun  itself  is  but  thy  shade, 
Yet  cheers  both  earth  and  sky. 

2  O  let  thy  orient  beams 

The  night  of  sin  disperse, 

The  mists  of  error  and  of  vice, 

Which  shade  the  universe! 

3  How  beauteous  nature  now! 

How  dark  and  sad  before! 
With  joy  we  view  the  pleasing  change. 
And  nature's  God  adore. 

4  O  may  no  gloomy  crime 

Pollute  the  rising  day; 
Or  Jesus'  blood,  like  evening  dew. 
Wash  all  its  stains  away! 

5  M*y  we  this  life  improve, 

To  mourn  for  errors  past: 
And  live  this  short  revolving  day 
As  if  it  were  our  last. 

6  To  God,  the  Father,  Son, 

And  Spirit,  One-in-Three, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was — is  now, 
And  shall  for  ever  be. 

HYMN  754.    S.  M. 

1  rpO-MORROW,  Lord,  is  thine, 
J_    Lodged  in  thy  sovereign  hand; 
And,  if  its  sun  arise  and  shine, 
It  shines  by  thy  command. 


FAMILY   WORSHIP.  SW 

2  The  present  moment  flies, 

And  bears  our  life  away, 
O  make  thy  servants  truly  wise, 
That  they  may  live  to-day! 

3  Since  on  this  winged  hour 

Eternity  is  hung, 
Waken,  by  thine  Almighty  power, 
The  aged  and  the  young. 

4  One  thing  demands  our  care, 

O  be  it  still  pursued! 
Lest,  slighted  once,  the  season  fair 
Should  never  be  renewed. 

5  To  Jesus  may  we  fly, 

Swift  as  the  morning  light, 
Lest  life's  youug,  golden  beams  should  die. 
In  sudden,  endless  night. 


'N 


HYMN  755.    7s. 

OW  the  shades  of  night  are  gone. 
Now  the  morning  light  is  come; 
Lord,  may  we  be  thine  to  day, 
Drive  the  shades  of  siu  away. 

2  Fill  our  souls  with  heavenly  light, 
Banish  doubt  and  clear  our  sight: 
In  thy  service,  Lord,  to-day, 
May  we  labor,  watch  and  pray. 

3  Keep  our  haughty  passions  bound; 
Save  us  from  our  foes  around; 
Going  out,  and  coming  in, 

Keep  us  safe  from  every  sin. 

4  When  our  work  of  life  is  past, 
O  receive  us  then  at  last; 
Night  and  sin  will  be  no  more, 
When  we  reach  the  heavenly  ihore. 


588  PERSONAL   AND    DOMESTIC    DUTIES, 

2.    EVENING. 

HYMN  756.    S.  M. 

1  ri^HE  day  is  past  and  gone, 

J.    The  evening  shades  appear; 
O  may  we  all  remember  well 
The  night  of  death  draws  near. 

2  We  lay  our  garments  by, 

Upon  our  beds  to  rest: 
So  death  shall  soon  disrobe  us  all 
Of  what  is  here  possest. 

3  Lord,  keep  us  safe  this  night, 

Secure  from  all  our  fears; 
May  angels  guard  us  while  we  sleep, 
Till  morning  light  appears. 


'N 


HYMN  757.     C.  M. 

OW,  from  the  altar  of  our  hearts, 
Let  flames  of  love  arise; 
Assist  us,  Lord,  to  offer  up 
Our  evening  sacrifice. 

2  Minutes  and  mercies  multiplied 

Have  made  up  all  this  day; 
Minutes  came  quick,  but  mercies  were 
More  swift,  more  free  than  they. 

3  New  time,  new  favors,  and  new  joys 

Do  a  new  song  require; 
Till  we  shall  praise  thee  as  we  would, 
Accept  our  hearts  desire. 

HYMN  758.    C.  M. 

1    THREAD  Sovereign,  let  our  evening  songs 
JL/  Like  holy  incense  rise: 
Assist  the  offerings  of  our  tongues, 
To  reach  the  loftv  skies. 


FAMILY   WORSHIP.  539 

2  Through  all  the  dangers  of  the  day 

Thy  hand  was  still  our  guard: 
And  still  to  drive  our  wants  away, 
Thy  mercy  stood  prepared. 

3  Perpetual  blessings  from  above 

Encompass  us  around; 
But  ah!  how  few  returns  of  love 
Hath  our  Redeemer  found! 

4  What  have  we  done  for  him  who  died, 

To  save  our  sinful  souls? 

Alas!  our  sins  are  multiplied, 

Fast  as  each  minute  rolls. 

5  Yet  with  these  guilty  hearts  of  ours, 

Lord,  to  thy  cross  we  flee; 
And  yield  them  up  with  all  their  powers, 
To  be  renewed  by  thee. 

HYMN  759.     C.  M. 

1  f\  LORD,  another  day  is  flown, 
\J  And  we  a  lonely  band, 

Are  met  once  more  before  thy  throne, 
To  bless  thy  fostering  hand. 

2  And  wilt  thou  lend  a  listening  ear 

To  praises  low  as  ours? 
Thou  wilt!  for  thou  dost  love  to  hear 
The  song  which  meekness  pours. 

3  And,  Jesus,  thou  thy  smiles  wilt  deign, 

As  we  before  thee  pray; 
For  thou  didst  bless  the  infant  train, 
And  are  we  less  than  they? 

4  Oh,  let  thy  grace  perform  its  part, 

And  let  contention  cease; 
And  shed  abroad  in  every  heart 
Thine  everlasting  peace. 


590  PERSONAL   AND    DOMESTIC    DUTIES, 

3.    MORNING    OR    EVENING. 

HYMN  760.    7s. 

1  T)EACE  be  on  this  house  bestowed, 
Jl     Peace  on  all  that  here  reside! 
Let  the  unknown  peace  of  God 

With  the  man  of  peace  abide! 
Let  the  Spirit  now  come  down; 

Let  the  blessing  now  take  place! 
Son  of  peace,  receive  thy  crown, 

Fullness  of  the  gospel  grace. 

2  Christ,  my  Master  and  my  Lord, 

Let  me  thy  forerunner  be; 
O  be  mindful  of  thy  word; 

Visit  them,  and  visit  me! 
To  this  house  and  all  herein, 

Now  let  thy  salvation  come: 
Save  our  souls  from  inbred  sin; 

Make  us  thy  eternal  home! 

3  Let  us  never,  never  rest, 

Till  the  promise  is  fulfilled; 
Till  we  are  of  thee  possessed, 

Pardoned,  sanctified,  and  sealed; 
Till  we  all,  in  love  renewed, 

Find  the  pearl  that  Adam  lost, 
Temples  of  the  living  God, 

Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost! 


'P 


HYMN  761.    8s&7s. 

EACE  be  to  this  habitation;' 
Peace  to  all  that  dwell  therein; 
Peace,  the  earnest  of  salvation; 

Peace,  the  fruit  of  pardoned  sin; 
Peace,  that  speaks  the  heavenly  Giver; 

Peace,  to  wordly  minds  unknown; 
Peace  divine,  that  lasts  for  ever, 
Peace,  that  comes  from  God  alone. 


EMBLEMS  OF  CHRISTIAN   LIFE.  591 

2  Jesus,  Prince  of  peace,  be  near  us, 

Fix  in  all  our  hearts  thy  home; 
With  thy  gracious  presence  cheer  us, 

Let  thy  sacred  kingdom  come; 
Raise  to  heaven  our  expectation, 

Give  our  favored  souls  to  prove 
Glorious  and  complete  salvation, 

In  the  realms  of  bliss  above. 

HYMN  762.    L.  M. 

t  "FEATHER  of  all,  thy  care  we  bless, 

I?     Which  crowns  our  families  with  peace: 
From  thee  they  spring;  and  by  thy  hand 
They  are,  and  shall  be  still,  sustained. 

2  To  God,  most  worthy  to  be  praised, 
Be  our  domestic  altars  raised; 

Who,  Lord  of  heaven,  yet  deigns  to  come, 
And  sanctify  our  humblest  home. 

3  To  thee  may  each  united  house 
Morning  and  night  present  its  vows: 
Our  servants  there,  and  rising  race, 
Be  taught  thy  precepts  and  thy  grace. 

4  So  may  each  future  age  proclaim 
The  honors  of  thy  glorious  name; 
And  each  succeeding  race  remove 
To  join  the  family  above. 


I.    EMBLEMS    OF    CHRISTIAN     LIF] 
I.     A     PILGRIMAGE. 

HYMN  763.    P.  M. 

i  T71ROM  Egypt's  bondage  come, 
_F     Where  death  and  darkness  reign, 
We  seek  a  new,  a  better  home, 
Where  we  our  rest  shall  gain. 

Hallelujah! 
We  are  on  our  way  to  God. 


592  EMBLEMS    OF   CHRISTIAN   LIFE. 

2  There  sin  and  sorrow  cease, 

And  every  conflict  o'er, 
We  there  shall  dwell  in  endless  peace, 
Nor  thirst,  nor  hunger  more. 

Hallelujah! 
We  are  on  our  way  to  God. 

3  There  in  celestial  strains 

Enraptured  myriads  sing, 
And  love  in  every  bosom  reigns; 
For  God  himself  is  king. 

Hallelujah! 
We  are  on  our  way  to  God. 

4  We  hope  to  join  the  throng, 

And  soon  their  pleasure  share, 
And  sing  the  everlasting  song, 
With  all  the  ransomed  there. 

♦  Hallelujah! 
We  are  on  our  way  to  God. 

HYMN  764.     4  6s  &  2  8s. 

1  /"^OME,  all  whoG'er  have  set 
\J   Your  faces  Z ion- ward, 

In  Jesus  let  us  meet, 

And  praise  our  common  Lord: 
In  Jesus  let  us  still  go  on, 
Till  all  appeal'  before  his  throne- 

2  Nearer,  and  nearer  still, 

We  to  our  country  come; 
To  that  celestial  hill, 

The  weary  pilgrim's  home, 
The  new  Jerusalem  above, 
The  seat  of  everlasting  love. 

3  The  ransomed  sons  of  God, 

All  earthly  things  we  scorn; 
And  to  our  high  abode 

With  songs  of  praise  return.: 


A   PILGRIMAGE.  59 

From  strength  to  strength  we  still  proceed, 
With  crowns  of  joy  upon  our  head. 

4  The  peace  and  joy  of  faith 

Each  moment  may  we  feel: 
Redeemed  from  sin  and  wrath, 

From  earth,  and  death,  and  hell, 
We  to  our  Father's  house  repair, 
To  meet  our  elder  Brother  there. 

5  Our  Brother,  Saviour,  Head, 

Our  all  in  all  is  he; 
And  in  his  steps  who  tread, 

We  soon  his  face  shall  see! 
Shall  see  him  with  our  glorious  friends; 
And  then  in  heaven  our  journey  ends. 

HYMN  765.    C.  M. 

1  OING,  all  ye  ransomed  of  the  Lord, 
O  Your  great  Deliverer  sing; 
Pilgrims,  for  Ziou's  city  bound, 

Be  joyful  in  your  King. 

2  Sec  the  fair  way  his  hand  hath  made, 

How  peaceful  and  how  plain: 
The  simplest  traveller  shall  not  err, 
Nor  seek  the  road  in  vain. 

3  No  ravening  lion  shall  destroy, 

Nor  lurking  serpent  wound; 
Safety,  support,  and  heavenly  joy, 
Through  all  the  way  are  found. 

4  A  hand  divine  shall  lead  you  on, 

Along  the  blissful  road; 
Till  to  the  sacred  mount  ye  rise, 
And  city  of  your  God. 


n  EMBLEMS   OF   CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

5  There  garlands  of  immortal  joy, 

Shall  bloom  on  every  head; 
While  pain  and  sorrow,  and  distress, 
Like  shadows  all  are  fled. 

6  Proceed  in  your  Redeemer's  strength, 

Pursue  his  footsteps  still; 
And  let  the  prospect  cheer  your  eyes, 
While  you  ascend  the  hill. 

HYMN  766.    8s  7s  &  1  4. 

1  /~^  UIDE  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah, 
VJ  Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land: 
I  am  weak — but  thou  art  mighty; 

Hold  me  with  thy  powerful  hand; 

Bread  of  heaven, 
Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more. 

2  Open  now  the  crystal  fountain, 

Whence  the  healing  streams  do  flow; 
Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar, 
Lead  me  all  my  journey  through: 

Strong  Deliverer, 
Be  thou  still  my  strength  and  shield. 

3  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside: 
Bear  me  through  the  swelling  current, 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side; 

Songs  of  praises 
I  will  ever  give  to  thee. 

HYMN  767.    4  8s  &  2  6s. 

1   TTOW  happy  is  the  pilgrim's  lot; 
XI  How  free  from  every  anxious  thought, 

From  worldly  hope  and  fear! 
Confined  to  neither  court  nor  cell, 
His  soul  disdains  on  earth  to  dwell, 

He  only  sojourns  here. 


A   PILGRIMAGE.  595 

2  This  happiness  in  part  is  mine, 
Already  saved  from  low  design, 

From  every  creature  love! 
Blest  with  the  scorn  of  finite  good, 
My  soul  is  lightened  of  its  load, 

And  seeks  the  things  above. 

3  The  things  eternal  I  pursue, 
A  happiness  beyond  the  view 

Of  those  that  basely  pant 
For  things  by  nature  felt  and  seen; 
Their  honors,  wealth,  and  pleasures  mean, 

I  neither  have  nor  want. 

4  I  have  no  babes  to  hold  me  here; 
But  children  more  securely  dear 

For  mine  I  humbly  claim: 
Better  than  daughters  or  than  sons, 
Temples  divine,  of  living  stones, 

Inscribed  with  Jesus'  name. 

5  No  foot  of  land  do  I  possess; 
No  cottage  in  this  wilderness: 

A  poor  way-faring  man, 
I  lodge  awhile  in  tents  below; 
Or  gladly  wander  to  and  fro, 

Till  I  my  Canaan  gain. 

6  Nothing  on  earth  I  call  my  own; 

A  stranger,  to  the  world  unknown, 

I  all  their  goods  despise; 
1  trample  on-their  whole  delight, 
And  seek  a  city  out  of  sight, 

A  city  in  the  skies. 

7  There  is  my  house  and  portion  fair; 
My  treasure  and  my  heart  are  there, 

And  my  abiding  home; 
For  me  my  elder  brethren  stay, 
And  angels  beckon  me  away, 

And  Jesus  bids  me  come! 


EMBLEMS   OF   CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

8  I  come,  thy  servant,  Lord,  replies; 
I  come  to  meet  thee  in  the  skies, 

And  claim  my  heavenly  rest! 
Now  let  the  pilgrim's  journey  end; 
Now  O  my  Saviour,  Brother,  Friend, 

Receive  me  to  thy  breast! 


II.     A    RACE. 

HYMN  76S.    C.  M. 

1  "VTOW  let  a  true  ambition  rise, 
J.M    And  ardor  fire  our  breast, 

To  reign  in  worlds  above  the  skies, 
In  heavenly  glories  drest. 

2  Behold  Jehovah's  royal  hand 

A  radiant  crown  display! 
Whose  gems  with  vivid  lustre  shine, 
While  stars  and  suns  decay. 

3  Away  each  grovelling,  anxious  care, 

Beneath  a  christian's  aim; 
We  spring  to  seize  immortal  joys, 
In  the  Redeemer's  name. 

4  Ye  hearts  with  youthful  vigor  warm, 

The  glorious  prize  pursue; 
Nor  fear  the  want  of  earthly  good, 
While  heaven  is  kept  in  view. 

HYMN  769.     C.  M. 

1  A   WAKE  my  soul — stretch  every  nerve, 
J\.  And  press  with  vigor  on: 

A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
A  bright,  immortal  crown. 

2  'Tis  God's  all-animating  voice 

That  calls  thee  from  on  high; 
'Tis  his  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  aspiring  eye. 


A   WARFARE.  '597 

3  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey: 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 
And  onward  urge  thy  way. 

4  Blest  Saviour — introduced  by  thee, 

Have  we  our  race  begun; 
And,  crowned  with  victory,  at  thy  feet 
We'll  lay  our  laurels  down. 


III.     A     WARFARE. 

HYMN  770.    S.  M. 

1  /~iUR  Captain  leads  us  on, 
\J  He  beckons  from  the  skies, 
He  reaches  out  a  starry  crown. 

And  bids  us  take  the  prize. 

2  'Be  faithful  unto  death, 

Partake  my  victory, 
And  thou  shalt  wear  this  glorious  wreath, 
And  thou  shalt  reign  with  me.' 

3  'Tis  thus  the  righteous  Lord 

To  every  soldier  saith; 

Eternal  life  is  the  reward 

Of  all  victorious  faith. 

4  Who  conquer  in  his  might, 

The  victor's  meed  receive; 
They  claim  a  kingdom  in  his  right, 
Which  God  shall  freely  give. 


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HYMN  771.    S.  M. 

Y  soul  be  on  thy  guard, 
'  fo 


Ten  thousand  foes  arise; 
The  hosts  of  sin  are  pressing  hard 
To  draw  thee  from  the  skies. 


598  EMBLEMS   OF   CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

2  O  watch,  and  fight,  and  pray; 

The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er, 
Renew  it  boldly  every  day, 
And  help  divine  implore. 

3  Ne'er  think  the  victory  won, 

Nor  lay  thine  armor  down: 
Thy  arduous  work  will  not  be  done 
Till  thou  obtain  the  crown. 

4  Fight  on,  my  soul,  till  death 

Shall  bring  thee  to  thy  God; 
He'll  take  thee,  at  thy  parting  breath, 
Up  to  his  blest  abode. 

HYMN  772.    S.  M. 

1  QOLDIERS  of  Christ  arise, 
O  And  put  your  armor  on, 

Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  supplies 

Through  his  beloved  Son; 
Strong  in  the  Lord  of  hosts, 

And  in  his  mighty  power, 
Who  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  trusts, 

Is  more  than  conqueror. 

2  Stand,  then,  in  his  great  might, 

With  all  his  strength  endued; 
But  take,  to  arm  you  for  the  fight, 

The  panoply  of  God: 
That,  having  all  things  done, 

And  all  your  conflicts  passed, 
Ye  may  o'ercome,  through  Christ  alone, 

And  stand  entire  at  last. 

3  Stand,  then,  against  your  foes, 

In  close  and  firm  array: 

Legions  of  wily  fiends  oppose 

Throughout  the  evil  day: 


A   WARFARE.  599 

But  meet  the  sons  of  night, 

But  mock  their  vain  design, 
Armed  in  the  arms  of  heavenly  light, 

Of  righteousness  divine. 

4  Leave  no  unguarded  place, 

No  weakness  of  the  soul; 
Take  every  virtue,  every  grace, 

And  fortify  the  whole: 
Indissolubly  joined, 

To  battle  all  proceed; 
But  arm  yourselves  with  all  the  mind 

That  was  in  Christ  your  Head. 

PART   SECOND. 

1  But,  above  all,  lay  hold 

On  faith's  victorious  shield; 
Armed  with  that  adamant  and  gold, 

Be  sure  to  win  the  field: 
If  faith  surround  your  heart, 

Satan  shall  be  subdued; 
Repelled  his  every  fiery  dart, 

And  quenched  with  Jesus'  blood. 

2  Jesus  hath  died  for  you! 

What  can  his  love  withstand? 
Believe,  hold  fast  your  shield,  and  who 

Shall  pluck  you  from  his  hand? 
Believe  that  Jesus  reigns; 

All  power  to  him  is  given: 
Believe,  till  freed  from  sin's  remains; 

Believe  yourselves  to  heaven! 

3  To  keep  your  armor  bright, 

Attend  with  constant  care, 
Still  walking  in  your  Captain's  sight, 

And  watching  unto  prayer. 
Ready  for  all  alarms, 

Steadfastly  set  your  face, 
And  always  exercise  your  arms, 

And  use  your  every  grace. 


600  EMBLEMS   OP    CHRISTIAN    LIFE. 

4  Pray,  without  ceasing  pray; 

Your  Captain  gives  the  word; 
His  summons  cheerfully  obey, 

And  call  upon  the  Lord: 
To  God  your  every  want 

In  instant  prayer  display; 
Pray  always;  pray,  and  never  faint; 

Pray,  without  ceasing  pray! 

-      PART   THIRD. 

1  In  fellowship,  alone, 

To  God  with  faith  draw  near: 
Approach  his  courts,  besiege  his  throne, 

With  all  the  powers  of  prayer: 
Go  to  his  temple,  go, 

Nor  from  his  altar  move; 
Let  every  house  his  worship  know, 

And  every  heart  his  love. 

2  To  God  your  spirits  dart; 

Your  souls  in  words  declare, 
Or,  groan,  to  him  who  reads  the  heart, 

The  uuutterable  prayer: 
His  mercy  now  implore, 

And  now  show  forth  his  praise; 
In  shouts,  or  silent  awe,  adore 

His  miracles  of  grace. 

3  Pour  out  your  souls  to  God, 

And  bow  them  with  your  knees; 
And  spread  your  heart  and  hands  abroad, 

And  pray  for  Zion's  peace: 
Your  guides  and  brethren  bear 

For  ever  on  your  mind; 
Extend  the  arms  of  mighty  prayer, 

In  grasping  all  mankind. 

4  From  strength  to  strength  go  on, 

Wrestle,  and  fight,  and  pray, 
Tread  all  the  powers  of  darkness  down. 
And  win  the  well-fought  day: 


A   WARFARE.  601        * 

Still  let  the  Spirit  cry 

In  all  his  soldiers,  'Come!' 
Till  Christ  the  Lord  descend  from  high, 

And  take  the  conquerors  home. 

HYMN  773.    S.  M. 

1  Tj^  QUIP  me  for  the  war, 

,Vj  And  teach  my  hands  to  fight; 
My  simple,  upright  heart  prepare, 

And  guide  my  words  aright; 
Control  my  ever}*  thought; 

My  whole  of  sin  remove; 
Let  all  my  works  in  thee  be  wrought, 

Let  all  be  wrought  in  love. 

2  O  arm  me  with  the  mind, 

Meek  Lamb!  which  was  in  thee; 
And  let  my  kuowing  zeal  be  joined 

With  nerfect  charity! 
With  calm  and  tempered  zeal 

Let  me  enforce  thy  call; 
And  vindicate  thy  gracious  will. 

Which  offers  Life  to  all! 

3  O  may  I  love  like  thee! 

In  all  thy  footsteps  tread! 
Thou  hatest  all  iniquity, 

But  nothing  thou  hast  made. 
O  may  I  learn  the  art, 

With  meekness  to  reprove; 
To  hate  the  sin  with  all  my  heart, 

But  still  the  sinner  love! 


HYMN  774.     C.  M. 

1      4   Mia  soldier  of  the  cross, 
J\.  A  follower  of  the  Lamb? 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  his  cause, 
Or  blush  to  speak  his  name? 
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602  AFFLICTION-, 

2  Must  I  be  carried  to  the  skies, 

On  flowery  beds  of  ease, 
While  others  fought  to  win  the  prize, 
And  sailed  through  bloody  seas? 

3  Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face? 

Must  I  not  stem  the  flood? 
Is  this  vile  world  a  friend  to  grace. 
To  help  njc  on  to  God? 

4  Sure  I  must  fight,  if  I  would  reign; 

Increase  my  courage,  Lord! 
I'll  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain, 
Supported  by  thy  word, 

5  Thy  saints  in  all  this  glorious  war, 

Shall  conquer  though  they  die; 

They  see  the  triumph  from  afar, 

The  crown  enchants-  their  eye. 

6  When  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise, 

And  all  thy  armies  shine 
In  robes  of  victory  through  the  skies, 
The  glory  shall  be  thine. 

III.     AF  FLICTION. 


I.     POVERTY. 

HYMN  775.     4  8s  &  2  6s. 

1  AS  much  have  I  of  worldly  good 
xjl.  As  e'er  my  Master  had, 

I  diet  on  as  dainty  food, 

And  am  as  richly  clad, 
Though  plain  my  garb,  though  scaut  my  board 
As  Mary's  Son  and  nature's  Lord. 

2  The  manger  was  his  infant  bed, 

His  home  the  mountain-cave, 

He  had  not  where  to  lay  his  head, 

He  borrowed  e'en  his  grave; 


60S 


Earth  yielded  him  no  resting  spot, 
Her  Maker,  but  she  knew  him  not. 


3  As  much  the  world's  good  will  I  share, 

Its  favors  and  applause, 
As  he  whose  blessed  name  I  bear, 

Hated  without  a  cause; 
Despised,  rejected,  mocked  by  pride, 
Betrayed,  forsaken,  crucified. 

4  Why  should  I  court  my  Master's  foe? 

Why  should  I  fear  its  frown? 
Why  should  I  seek  for  rest  below? 

Or  sigh  for  brief  renown? 
A  pilgrim  to  a  better  land. 
An  heir  of  joy  at  God's  right  hand. 

HYMN  776.    L.  M. 

1  'T>OOR  and  afflioted,'  Lord,  are  thine, 

JL     Among  the  great  unfit  to  shine; 
But  though  the  world  may  think  it  strange, 
They  would  not  with  the  world  exchange. 

2  'Poor  and  afflicted,'  'tis  their  lot, 
They  know  it,  and  they  murmur  not; 
'Twould  ill  become  them  to  refuse 

The  state  their  Master  deigned  to  choose. 

3  'Poor  and  afflicted,'  yet  they  sing, 
For  Jesus  is  their  glorious  King; 
Through  sufferings  perfect  now  he  reigns, 
And  shares  in  all  their  griefs  and  pains. 

4  'Poor  and  afflicted,'  but  ere  long 
They  join  the  bright  celestial  throng; 
Their  sufferings  then  will  reach  a  close, 
And  heaven  afford  them  sweet  repose. 


604  AFFLICTION. 

HYMN  777.    L.  M. 

1  fTHO  God  most  awful,  and  most  high, 

JL     Who  formed  the  earth,  the  sea,  the  sky, 
To  him,  on  whom  all  worlds  depend, 
Our  humbled  hearts  in  sighs  we  send. 

2  Will  he  who  hears  the  raven's  cry, 
Reject  our  prayers,  and  bid  us  die? 
Will  he  refuse  his  help  to  yield, 
Who  clothes  the  lilies  of  the  field? 

2  Pale  famine  lifts  at  his  command, 

Her  withering  arm,  and  blasts  the  land; 
The  harvests  perish,  at  her  breath; 
Her  train  are  want,  disease  and  death. 

4  But  when  he  smiles,  the  desert  blooms, 
New  life  is  born  among  the  tombs; 
O'er  the  glad  plains,  abundance  teems, 
And  plenty  rolls  in  bounteous  streams. 

5  Father  of  grace  whom  we  adore, 
Bless  thy  large  family  the  poor; 
The  poor  on  thee  alone  depend, 
Continue  thou  the  poor  man's  friend. 

6  Content  to  live  by  toil  and  pain, 
May  we  eternal  riches  gain; 
Meanwhile  by  thy  free  goodness  fed, 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread. 

2.     PERSECUTION. 

HYMN  77S.     7s  &  6s. 
OD  of  Daniel,  hear  my  prayer, 
And  let  thy  power  be  seen; 
Stop  the  lion's Inouth,  and  bear 

Me  safe  out  of  his  den: 
Save  me  in  this  dreadful  hour, 

Earth,  and  hell,  and  nature  join; 
All  stand  ready  to  devour 
This  helpless  soul  of  mine. 


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PERSECUTION. 

2  Thee  I  serve,  my  Lord,  my  God; 

In  me  thy  power  display: 
Save  me,  save  me,  and  defraud 

The  lion  of  his  prey. 
Angel  of  the  Covenant, 

Jesus,  mighty  to  retrieve, 
Let  him  to  my  help  be  sent: 

In  Jesus  I  believe. 

3  Save  me  for  thine  own  great  name, 

That  all  the  world  may  know, 
Daniel's  God  is  still  the  same, 

And  reigns  supreme  below: 
Him  let  all  mankind  adore, 

Spread  his  glorious  name  abroad; 
Tremble  all,  and  bow  before 

The  great,  the  living  God. 

4  Absolute,  unchangeable, 

O'er  all  his  works  he  reigns; 
His  dominion  cannot  fail, 

But  undisturbed  remains: 
His  dominion  standeth  fast, 

Is  when  time  no  more  shall  be; 
Still  shall  his  dominion  last 

Through  all  eternity. 


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HYMN  779.     C.  M. 

EHOLD  the  miracle  renewed! 

Whom  faith  divine  inspires, 

We  walk  with  Christ  the  Son  of  God, 

And  praise  him  in  the  fires. 
Kept  by  his  presence  and  his  name, 

Who  earth  and  hell  subdued, 
We  quench  the  violence  of  the  flame 
Through  our  Redeemer's  blood. 

2  Tempted  and  persecuted  here, 
Afflicted  and  distrest, 
With  steadfast  faith  we  persevere, 
And  stand  the  fiery  test: 


€06  AFFLICTION. 

The  fire  shall  all  our  bands  consume, 

And  in  the  furnace  tried, 
Out  of  the  flames  we  soon  shall  come, 

Unhurt  and  purified. 

HYMN  780.     L.  M. 

1  A   FFLICTED  saint!  to  Christ  draw  near; 
J\.  Thy  Saviour's  gracious  promise  hear: 
His  faithful  word  declares  to  thee, 

That  'as  thy  day,  thy  strength  shall  be.' 

2  Thy  faith  is  weak,  thy  foes  are  strong; 
And  if  the  conflict  should  be  long, 
Thy  Lord  will  make  the  tempter  flee, 
For  'as  thy  day,  thy  strength  shall  be.' 

3  Should  persecution  rage  and  flame, 
Still  trust  in  thy  Redeemer's  name: 
In  fiery  trials  thou  shalt  see 

That  'as  thy  day,  thy  strength  shall  be.' 

4  When  called  by  him  to  bear  the  cross, 
Reproach,  affliction,  pain,  or  loss, 

Or  deep  distress  and  poverty, 

Still  'as  thy  day,  thy  strength  shall  be.' 

5  When  death  at  length  appears  in  view, 
Christ's  presence  shall  the  fears  subdue; 
He  comes  to  set  thy  spirit  free; 

And  'as  thy  day,  thy  strength  shall  be.' 


3.     TEMPTATION. 

HYMN  781.    S.  M. 

1  O  ATAN,  the  world  and  sin, 
O  Entice  me  from  my  God; 
Tempt  me  to  leave  the  heavenly 
And  tread  the  downward  road. 


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•2  O  thou  who  on  the  cross 
Didst  for  my  sins  atone, 
Although  rebellious  and  perverse, 
Do  not  a  child  disown! 

3  Thine  by  a  thousand  ties 
I  am,  and  still  would  be; 
Strengthen  my  faith,  inflame  my  love, 
And  draw  my  soul  to  thee. 

HYMN  7S2.     6  7s. 

IAS  the  hart,  with  eager  looks, 
XjL  Panteth  for  the  water- brooks, 
So  my  soul,  athirst  for  thee, 
Pants  the  living  God  to  see: 
When,  O  when,  with  filial  fear, 
Lord,  shall  I  to  thee  draw  neav? 

2  Tears  my  food  by  night,  by  day 
Grief  consumes  my  strength  away: 
While  his  craft  the  tempter  plies, 
'Where  is  now  thy  Godr'  he  cries: 
This  would  sink  me  to  despair, 
But  I  pour  my  soul  in  prayer. 

3  For  in  happier  times,  J  went 
Where  the  multitude  frequent: 
I,  with  them,  was  wont  to  bring 
Homage  to  thy  courts,  my  King; 
I,  with  them,  was  wont  to  raise 
Festal  hymns  on  holy  days. 

4  Why  art  thou  cast  down,  my  soul! 
God,  thy  God  shall  make  thee  whole; 
Why  art  thou  disquieted? 

God' shall  lift  thy  fallen  head; 
And  his  countenance  benign 
Be  the  savins:  health  of  thine. 


60S  AFFLICTION". 

HYMN  783.     L.  M. 

1  rpHE  Tempter  to  my  soul  hath  said, 

X    'There  is  no  help  in  God  for  thee:* 
Lord,  lift  thou  up  thy  servant's  head, 
My  glory,  shield  and  solace  be. 

2  Thus  to  the  Lord  I  raised  my  cry: 

He  heard  me  from  his  holy  hill; 
At  his  command  the  waves  rolled  by — 
He  beckoned,  and  the  winds  were  still. 

3  I  laid  me  down  and  slept: — I  woke — 

Thou,  Lord,  my  spirit  didst  sustain; 
Bright  from  the  east  the  morning  broke, 
Thy  comforts  rose  on  me  again. 

4  I  will  not  fear,  though  armed  throngs 

Compass  my  steps  in  all  their  wrath; 
Salvation  to  the  Lord  belongs, 

His  presence  guards  his  people's  path, 


4.     SICKNESS. 

HYMN  784.     C.  M. 

1  T  ORD,  I  believe  thy  every  word, 
JLA  Thy  every  promise  true; 

And  lo!  I  wait  on  thee,  my  Lord, 
Till  I  my  strength  renew. 

2  If  in  this  feeble  flesh  I  may 

Awhile  show  forth  thy  praise, 
Jesus,  support  the  tottering  clay, 
And  lengthen  out  my  days, 

3  If  such  a  worm  as  I  can  spread 

The  common  Saviour's  name, 
Let  him  who  raised  thee  from  the  dead 
Quicken  my  mortal  frame. 


4  Still  let  me  live  thy  blood  to  show, 

Which  purges  every  stain; 

And  gladly  linger  out  below 

A  few  more  years  in  pain. 

5  Spare  me  till  I  my  strength  of  soul, 

Till  I  thy  love  retrieve: 
Till  faith  shall  make  my  spirit  whole, 
And  perfect  soundness  give. 

HYMN  7S5.     CM. 

1  TTTHEN  languor  and  disease  invade 

VV     This  trembling  house  of  clay, 
'Tis  sweet  to  look  beyond  my  pains, 
And  long  to  fly  away. 

2  Sweet  to  look  inward,  and  attend, 

The  whispers  of  thy  love; 
Sweet  to  look  upwards  to  the  place 
Where  Jesus  pleads  above. 

3  Sweet  to  look  back  and  see  my  name 

In  life's  fair  book  set  down; 
Sweet  to  look  forward  and  behold 
Eternal  joys  my  own. 

4  Sweet  to  reflect  how  grace  divine 

My  sins  on  Jesus  laid; 
Sweet  to  remember  that  his  blood 
My  debt  of  suffering  paid. 

5  If  such  the  sweetness  of  the  streams, 

What  must  the  fountain  be, 
Where  saints  and  angels  draw  their  bliss 
Immediately  from  thee. 

HYMN  7S6.     L.  M. 

1  lf\  FATHER,  glorify  thy  name!' 

\J  So  prayed,  at  wo's  approach,  my  Lord; 
Disease  corrodes  this  mortal  frame: 
O  Father!  be  thy  name  adored. 


610  AFFLICTION. 

2  Though  life's  unruffled  days  had  flown, 

Ere  yet  was  past  her  vernal  prime, 

And  sickness  o'er  my  head  hath  strewn 

The  snows  of  age  before  their  time; 

3  Why  fear  the  path  of  grief  to  tread? 

Why,  Father!  shrink  from  thy  decree, 
If  thus  my  longing  soul  be  led 
A  safer,  shorter  way  to  thee? 

4  On  wings  of  faith,  o'er  fogs  of  earth, 

Thy  servant,  Father!  teach  to  rise, 
And  view  the  blessing's  native  worth, 
Cleared  from  affliction's  dark  disguise. 

5  Yon  clouds,  a  mass  of  sable  shade 

To  mortals  gazing  from  below, 
By  angels  from  above  surveyed, 
With  universal  sunshine  glow. 


RECOVERY. 

HYMN  787.     C.  M. 

1  "I\/rY  God,  thy  service  well  demands 
iYJL  The  remnant  of  my  days; 

Why  was  this  fleeting  breath  renewed, 
But  to  renew  thy  praise? 

2  Thine  arms  of  everlasting  love 

Did  this  weak  frame  sustain; 
When  life  was  hovering  o'er  the  grave, 
And  nature  sunk  with  pain. 

3  Calmly  I  bowed  my  fainting  head 

On  thy  beloved  breast; 
Pleased  to  obey  my  Father's  call 
To  his  eternal  rest. 

4  Into  thy  hands  my  Saviour  God, 

Did  I  my  soul  resign: 
In  firm  dependence  on  that  truth, 
Which  made  salvation  mine. 


SICKNESS.  611 

5  Back  from  the  borders  of  the  grave, 

At  thy  command  I  come: 
Nor  will  I  urge  a  speedier  flight, 
To  my  celestial  home. 

6  Where  thou  appointest  mine  abode, 

There  would  I  choose  to  be; 
For  in  thy  presence  death  is  life, 
And  earth  is  heaven  with  thee. 

HYMN  788.     L.  M. 

1  /^1  OD  of  my  life,  whose  gracious  power, 
vJT  Thro'  various  deaths  my  soul  hath  led, 
Or  turn'd  aside  the  fatal  hour, 

Or  lifted  up  my  sinking  head! 

2  In  all  my  ways  thy  hand  I  own, 

Thy  ruling  providence  I  see; 
Assist  me  still  my  course  to  run, 
And  still  direct  my  paths  to  thee. 

3  Whither,  O  whither  should  I  fly, 

But  to  my  loving  Saviour's  breast; 
Secure  within  thine  arms  to  lie, 
And  safe  beneath  thy  wings  to  rest. 

4  I  have  no  skill  the  snare  to  shun. 

But  thou,  O  Christ!  my  wisdom  art: 
I  ever  into  ruin  run, 

But  thou  art  greater  than  my  heart. 

6  Foolish,  and  impotent,  and  blind, 
Lead  me  a  way  I  have  not  known; 
Bring  me  where  I  my  heaven  may  find, 
The  heaven  of  loving  thee  alone. 

6  Enlarge  my  heart  to  make  thee  room; 
Enter  and  in  me  ever  stay: 
The  crooked  then  shall  straight  become, 
The  darkness  shall  be  lost  in  day! 


'O 


AFFLICTION. 
5.    BEREAVEMENT. 

HYMN  789.     C.  M. 

UR  hearts  are  fastened  to  this  world 


By  strong  and  endless  ties; 
And  every  sorrow  cuts  a  string, 
And  urges  us  to  rise. 

2  When  God  would  kindly  set  us  free, 

And  earth's  enchantment  end, 
He  takes  the  most  effectual  means, 
And  robs  us  of  a  friend. 

3  Since  vain  all  here,  all  future  vast, 

Embrace  the  lot  assigned; 
Heaven  wounds  to  heal;  its  frowns  are  friends; 
Its  strokes  severe,  most  kind. 

4  To  final  good  the  worst  events, 

Through  secret  channels,  run; 
Finish  for  saints  their  destined  course, 
As  'twas  for  saints  begun. 

5  O!  for  that  summit  of  my  wish, 

Whilst  here  I  draw  my  breath, 
That  promise  of  eternal  life, 
A  glorious  smile  in  death. 

HYMN  790.     4  8s  &  2  6s. 

1  TF  death  my  friend  and  me  divide, 

_L  Thou  dost  not,  Lord,  my  sorrows  chide. 

Or  frown  my  tears  to  see; 
Restrained  from  passionate  excess, 
Thou  bidst  me  mourn  in  calm  distress, 

For  them  that  rest  in  thee. 

2  I  feel  a  strong,  immortal  hope, 
Which  bears  my  mournful  spirit  up, 

Beneath  its  mountain-load: 
Redeemed  from  death,  and  grief,  and  pain, 
I  soon  shall  find  my  friend  again, 

Within  the  arms  of  God. 


THE    BACKSLIDER.  613 

Pass  a  few  fleeting  moments  more, 
And  death  the  blessing  shall  restore 

Which  death  hath  snatched  away; 
Forme  thou  wilt  the  summons  send, 
And  give  me  back  my  parted  friend, 

In  that  eternal  day. 


IV.    THE     BACKSLIDER. 
1.    PENITENT. 

HYMN  791.    7s. 

1  TTVEPTH  of  mercy,  can  there  be 
JJ  Mercy  still  reserved  for  me? 
Can  my  God  his  wrath  forbear, 
Me,  the  chief  of  sinners,  spare? 

2  I  have  long  withstood  his  grace, 
Long  provoked  him  to  his  face; 
Would  not  hearken  to  his  calls: 
Grieved  him  by  a  thousand  falls. 

3  Kindled  his  relentings  are, 
Me  he  now  delights  to  spare; 
Cries,  'how  shall  I  give  thee  up?' 
Lets  the  lifted  thunder  drop. 

4  There  for  me  the  Saviour  stands, 
Shows  his  wounds  and  spreads  his  hands; 
God  is  love!  I  know,  I  feel, 

Jesus  weeps  and  loves  me  still. 

5  Jesus,  answer  from  above, 
Is  not  all  thy  nature  love? 
Wilt  thou  not  the  wrong  forget? 
Suffer  me  to  kiss  thy  feet? 

6  Now  incline  me  to  repent! 
Let  me  now  my  fall  lament! 
Now  my  foul  revolt  deplore! 
Weep,  believe,  and  sin  no  more. 


THE    BACKSLIDER. 

HYMN  792.     C.  M. 

1  TESUS,  the  all- restoring  Word, 
tl    My  fallen  spirit's  hope! 
After  thy  lovely  likeness,  Lord, 

Ah,  when  shall  I  wake  up? 

2  Thou,  O  my  God,  thou  only  art 

The  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way, 
Quicken  my  soul,  instruct  my  heart, 
My  sinking  footsteps  stay. 

3  Of  all  thou  hast  in  earth  below, 

In  heaven  above,  to  give, 
Give  me  thy  only  love  to  know, 
In  thee  to  walk  and  live. 

4  Fill  me  with  all  the  life  of  love; 

In  mystic  union  join 
Me  to  thyself,  and  let  me  prove 
The  fellowship  divine. 

5  Open  the  intercourse  between 

My  longing  soul  and  thee, 
Never  to  be  broke  off  again 
To  all  eternity. 


2.    RESTORED. 

HYMN  793.     7s  6s  &  1  8. 

LORD,  and  is  thine  anger  gone? 
And  art  thou  pacified? 
After  all  that  I  have  done, 

Dost  thou  no  longer  chide! 
Infinite  thy  mercies  are; 

Beneath  the  weight  I  cannot  move: 
O!  'tis  more  than  I  can  bear, 
The  sense  of  pardoning  love! 


RESTORED.  615 

2  Let  it  still  my  heart  constrain, 

And  all  my  passions  sway; 
Keep  me,  lest  I  turn  again 

Out  of  the  narrow  way: 
Force  my  violence  to  be  still, 

And  captivate  my  every  thought; 
Charm  and  melt,  and  change  my  will, 

And  bring  me  down  to  nought! 

3  See  my  utter  helplessness, 

And  leave  me  not  alone! 
O  preserve  in  perfect  peace, 

And  seal  me  for  thine  own! 
More  and  more  thyself  reveal, 

Thy  presence  let  me  always  find: 
Comfort,  and  confirm,  and  heal 

My  feeble,  sin-sick  mind! 

4  As  the  apple  of  an  eye, 

Thy  weakest  servant  keep; 
Help  me  at  thy  feet  to  lie, 

And  there  for  ever  weep! 
Tears  of  joy  mine  eyes  o'erflow; 

That  I  have  any  hope  of  heaven; 
Much  of  love  I  ought  to  know, 

For  I  have  much  forariven! 


HYMN  794.     C.  M. 

OWHY  did  I  my  Saviour  leave, 
So  soon  unfaithful  prove! 
How  could  I  thy  good  Spirit  grieve, 
And  sin  against  thy  love! 

I  forced  thee  first  to  disappear; 

I  turned  thy  face  aside: 
Ah,  Lord!  if  thou  hadst  still  been  here, 

Thy  servant  had  not  died. 


616  SPECIAL   OCCASIONS. 

3  But  O,  how  soon  thy  wrath  is  o'er, 

And  pardoning  love  takes  place! 
Assist  me,  Saviour,  to  adore 
The  riches  of  thy  grace! 

4  O  could  I  lose  myself  in  thee, 

Thy  depth  of  mercy  prove, 
Thou  vast,  unfathomable  sea 
Of  unexhausted  love! 

5  My  humble  soul,  when  thou  art  near, 

In  dust  and  ashes  lies: 
How  shall  a  sinful  worm  appear, 
Or  meet  thy  purer  eyes? 

6  I  loathe  myself  when  God  I  see, 

And  into  nothing  fall; 
Content  if  thou  exalted  be, 
And  Christ  be  all  in  all. 


SPECIAL     OCCASIONS 
1  .    FAS  T-D  A  Y  . 

HYMN  795.     CM. 


•s 


EE,  gracious  Lord,  before  thy  throne, 
Thy  mourning  people  bend! 
'Tis  on  thy  sovereign  grace  alone, 
Our  humble  hopes  depend. 

2  Tremendous  judgments,  from  thy  hand, 

Thy  dreadful  powers  display, 
Yet  mercy  spares  this  guilty  land, 
And  still  we  live  to  pray. 

3  How  changed  alas!  are  truths  divine, 

For  error,  guilt,  and  shame! 
What  impious  numbers,  bold  in  sin, 
Disgrace  the  christian  name. 


617 


4  O  turn  us,  turn  us,  mighty  Lord, 

By  thy  redeeming  grace; 
Then  shall  our  hearts  obey  thy  word, 
And  humbly  seek  thy  face. 

5  Then  should  insulting  foes  invade, 

We  shall  not  sink  in  fear; 
Secure  of  never-failing  aid, 
When  God,  our  God  is  near. 

HYMN  796.     C.  M. 

!   TN  vain  opposing  nations  rage, 
J.  If  God  with  us  abide: 
One  word  of  his  dissolves  their  strength, 
And  humbles  all  their  pride. 

2  His  wisdom  sees  correction  meet; 

He  gives  the  dread  command, 
And  war  its  desolation  spreads 
Through  every  trembling  land. 

3  His  purpose  wrought,  again  he  speaks, 

And  desolations  cease; 
War's  loud  alarms  are  heard  no  more, 
And  all  the  world  is  peace. 

4  Mortals,  adore  his  sovereign  power, 

Nor  dare  provoke  his  rod: 
Through  all  your  various  tribes  be  still, 
And  know  that  he  is  God. 


II.     FUNERALS. 

HYMN  797.    S.  M. 

1     A   ND  am  I  born  to  die? 
J\.  To  lay  this  body  down? 
And  must  my  trembling  spirit  fly 
Into  a  world  unknown? — 
40 


618  SPECIAL   OCCASIONS. 

A  land  of  deepest  shade, 

Unpierced  by  human  thought; 

The  dreary  regions  of  the  dead, 
Where  all  things  are  forgot. 

2  Soon  as  from  earth  I  go, 

What  will  become  of  me? 
Eternal  happiness  or  wo 

7>Ir.st  then  my  portion  be; 
Waked  by  the  trumpet's  sound, 

I  from  my  grave  shall  rise, 
And  see  the  Judge  with  glory  crowned, 

And  see  the  flaming  skies. 

3  How  shall  I  leave  my  tomb? 

With  triumph  or  regret? 
A  fearful  or  a  joyful  doom, 

A  curse  or  blessing,  meet? 
Will  angel-bands  convey 

Their  brother  to  the  bar? 
Or  devils  drag  my  soul  away, 

To  meet  its  sentence  there? 

4  Who  can  resolve  the  doubt, 

That  tears  my  anxious  breast? 
Shall  I  be  with  the  damned  cast  out, 

Or  numbered  with  the  blest? 
I  must  from  God  be  driven, 

Or  with  my  Saviour  dwell; 
Must  come  at  his  command  to  heaven, 

Or  else  depart  to  hell. 

5  O  thou  that  wouldst  not  have 

One  wretched  sinner  die; 
Who  diedst  thyself,  my  soul  to  save 

From  endless  misery! 
Show  me  the  way  to  shun 

Thy  dreadful  wrath  severe! 
That  when  thou  comest  on  thy  throne 

I  may  with  joy  appear. 


FUNERALS.  619 


HYMN  798.    C.  M. 

1  rpHEE  we  adore,  Eternal  Name, 

X    And  humbly  own  to  thee, 

How  feeble  is  our  mortal  frame, 

What  dying  worms  we  be! 

2  Our  wasting  lives  grow  shorter  still 

As  days  and  months  increase: 

And  every  beating  pulse  v/e  tell 

Leaves  but  the  number  less. 

3  The  year  rolls  round,  and  steals  away 

The  breath  that  ir»t  it  gave; 

Whate'er  we  do,  where'er  we  be. 

We're  travelling  to  the  grave. 

4  Dangers  stand  thick  through  all  the  ground 

To  push  us  to  the  tomb, 
And  fierce  diseases  wait  around, 
To  hurry  mortals  home. 

5  Great  God,  on  what  a  slender  thread 

Hang  everlasting  things! 
The  eternal  states  of  all  the  dead, 
Upon  life's  feeble  strings. 

6  Infinite  joy  or  endless  wo 

Attends  on  every  breath; 
And  yet  how  unconcerned  we  go 
Upon  the  brink  of  death! 

7  Waken,  O  Lord,  our  drowsy  sense 

To  walk  this  dangerous  road; 

And  if  our  souls  are  hurried  hence, 

May  they  be  found  with  God! 

HYMN  799.     C.  M. 

1    riAR  from  affliction,  toil,  and  care, 
_T     The  happy  soul  is  fled; 
The  breathless  clay  shall  slumber  here, 
Among  the  silent  dead. 


620  SPECIAL   OCCASIONS. 

2  The  gospel  was  his  joy  and  song, 

E'en  to  his  latest  breath; 
The  truth  he  had  proclaimed  so  long 
Was  his  support  in  death. 

3  Now  he  resides  where  Jesus  is, 

Above  this  dusky  sphere; 
His  soul  was  ripened  for  that  bliss, 
While  yet  he  sojourned  here. 

4  The  church's  loss  we  all  deplore, 

And  shed  the  falling  tear; 
Since  we  shall  ses  his  face  no  more, 
Till  Jesus  shall  appear. 

5  But  we  are  hasting  to  the  tomb; 

Oh,  may  we  ready  stand; 
Then,  blessed  Lord,  receive  us  home, 
To  dwell  at  thy  right  hand. 

HYMN  800.     L.  M. 

1  ri^HE  morning  flowers  display  their  sweets 

X    And  gay  their  silken  leaves  unfold, 
As  careless  of  the  noontide  heats, 
As  fearless  of  the  evening  cold. 

2  Nipt  by  the  wind's  untimely  blast, 

Parched  by  the  sun's  directer  ray, 
The  momentary  glories  waste, 

The  short-lived  beauties  die  away. 

3  So  blooms  the  human  face  divine, 

When  youth  its  pride  of  beauty  shows: 
Fairer  than  spring  the  colors  shine, 
And  sweeter  than  the  virgin  rose. 

4  Or  worn  by  slowly  rolling  years, 

Or  broke  by  sickness  in  a  day, 
The  fading  glory  disappears, 

The  short-lived  beauties  die  away, 


FUNERALS.  621 

5  Yet  these,  new-rising  from  the  tomb, 

With  lustre  brighter  fur  shall  shine, 
Revive,  with  ever-during  bloom, 
Safe  from  diseases  and  decline. 

6  Let  sickness  blast,  let  death  devour, 

If  heaven  must  recompense  our  pains; 
Perish  the  grass  and  fade  the  flower, 
If  firm  the  word  of  God  remains. 

HYMN  801.     4  8s  &  2  6s. 

1  A   ND  am  I  only  born  to  die! 
J\.  And  must  I  suddenly  comply 

With  nature's  stern  decree? 
What  after  death  for  me  remains? 
Celestial  joys,  or  hellish  pains, 

To  all  eternity? 

2  How  then  ought  I  on  earth  to  live, 
While  God  prolongs  the  kind  reprieve, 

And  props  the  house  of  clay: 
My  sole  concern,  my  single  care, 
To  watch,  and  tremble,  and  prepare 

Against  that  fatal  day! 

3  No  room  for  mirth  or  trifling  here, 
For  worldly  hope,  or  worldly  fear, 

If  life  so  soon  is  gone; 
If  now  the  Judge  is  at  the  door, 
And  all  mankind  must  stand  before 

The  inexorable  throne! 

4  Nothing  is  worth  a  thought  beneath, 
But  how  I  may  escape  the  death 

That  never,  never  dies! 
How  make  mine  own  election  sure; 
And  when  I  fail  on  earth,  secure 

A  mansion  in  the  skies. 

3  Jesus,  vouchsafe  a  pitying  ray, 
Be  thou  my  guide,  be  thou  my  way 


SPECIAL    OCCASIONS. 

To  glorious  happiness? 
Ah!  write  the  pardon  on  my  heart! 
And  whensoever  I  hence  depart, 

Let  me  depart  in  peace! 

HYMN  802.    8  8s. 

1  "n  EJOICE  for  a  brother  deceased, 
T\>  Our  loss  is  his  infinite  gain; 

A  soul  out  cf  prison  released, 
And  freed  from  its  bodily  pain! 

With  songs  let  us  follow  his  flight, 
And  mount  with  his  spirit  above; 

Escaped  to  the  mansions  of  light, 
And  lodged  in  the  Eden  of  love. 

2  Our  brother  the  haven  hath  gained, 

Outflying  the  tempest  and  wind, 
His  rest  he  hath  sooner  obtained, 

And  left  his  companions  behind; 
Still  tossed  on  a  sea  of  distress; 

Hard  toiling  to  make  the  blest  shore. 
Where  all  is  assurance  and  peace, 

And  sorrow  and  sin  are  no  more. 

3  There  all  the  ship's  company  meet, 

Who  sailed  with  the  Saviour  beneath; 
With  shouting  each  other  they  greet, 

And  triumph  o'er  sorrow  and  death: 
The  voyage  of  life's  at  an  end, 

The  mortal  affliction  is  past: 
The  age  that  in  heaven  they  spend, 

For  ever  and  ever  shall  last. 


HYMN  803.     8  8s. 

OSANNAH  to  Jesus  on  high! 
Another  has  entered  his  rest; 
Another  has  'scaped  to  the  sky, 
And  lodged  in  ImmanuePs  breast. 


JH 


FUNERALS. 


623 


The  soul  of  our  sister  is  gone, 
To  heighten  the  triumph  above; 

Exalted  to  Jesus'  throne, 

And  clasped  in  the  arms  of  his  love. 

2  What  fullness  of  rapture  is  there, 

While  Jesus  his  glory  displays; 
And  purples  the  heavenly  air, 

And  scatters  the  odcurs  of  grace; 
He  looks— and  his  servants  in  light, 

The  blessings  incliabie  meet: 
He  smiles— anil  they  faint  at  the  sight, 

And  fall  overwhelmed  at  his  feet. 

3  How  happy  the  angels  that  fall 

Transported  at  Jesus'  name; 
The  saints  whom  he  soonest  shall  call, 

To  share  in  the  feast  of  the  Lamb! 
No  longer  imprisoned  in  clay, 

Who  next  from  his  dungeon  shall  fly? 
Who  first  shall  be  summoned  away — 

My  merciful  Lord — is  it  I? 

4  O  Jesus,  if  this  be  thy  will, 

That  suddenly  I  should  depart; 
Thy  counsel  of  mercy  reveal, 

And  whisper  the  call  in  my  heart; 
O  eive  me  a  signal  to  know, 

If  soon  thou  wouldst  have  me  remove, 
And  leave  the  dull  body  below, 

And  fly  to  the  regions  above. 

HYMN  804.     8  8s. 

H,  lovely  appearance  of  death! 
What  sight  upon  earth  is  so  fair? 
Not  all  the  gay  pageants  that  breathe, 

Can  with  a  dead  body  compare: 
With  solemn  delight  1  survey 

The  corpse,  when  the  spirit  is  fled; 
In  love  with  the  beautiful  clay, 
And  longing  to  lie  in  its  stead. 


'A 


624  SPECIAL   OCCASIONS. 

2  How  blest  is  our  brother,  bereft 

Of  all  that  could  burden  his  mind! 
How  easy  the  soul  that  has  left 

The  wearisome  body  behind! 
Of  evil  incapable,  thou, 

Whose  relics  with  envy  I  see, 
No  longer  in  misery  now, 

No  longer  a  sinner  like  me. 

3  This  earth  is  affected  no  more 

With  sickness,  or  shaken  with  pain; 
The  war  in  the  members  is  o'er, 

And  never  shall  vex  him  again: 
No  anger,  henceforward,  or  shame, 

Shall  redden  this  innocent  clay- 
Extinct  is  the  animal  flame, 

And  passion  is  vanished  away. 

4  This  languishing  head  is  at  rest, 

Its  thinking  and  aching  are  o'er; 
This  quiet  immovable  breast 

Is  heaved  by  affliction  no  more: 
This  heart  is  no  longer  the  seat 

Of  trouble  and  torturing  pain; 
It  ceases  to  flutter  and  beat; 

It  never  shall  flutter  again. 

5  The  lids  he  so  seldom  could  close, 

By  sorrow  forbidden  to  sleep, 
Now  sealed  in  their  mortal  repose, 

Have  strangely  forgotten  to  weep! 
The  fountains  can  yield  no  supplies, 

These  hollows  from  water  are  free; 
The  tears  are  all  wiped  from  these  eyes; 

And  evil  they  never  shall  see. 

6  To  mourn  and  to  suffer  is  mine, 

While  bound  in  a  prison  I  breathe, 
And  still  for  deliverance  pine, 
And  press  to  the  issues  of  death: 


WATCH-NIGHT.  625 

What  now  with  my  tears  I  bedew, 
O  might  I  this  moment  become! 

My  spirit  created  anew, 
My  flesh  be  consigned  to  the  tomb! 


HI.     WATCH-NIGHT. 

HYMN  805.     S.  M. 

1  \7"E  servants  of  the  Lord, 

JL     Each  in  his  office  wait; 
With  joy  obey  his  heavenly  word, 
And  watch  before  his  gate. 

2  Let  all  your  lamps  be  bright, 

And  trim  the  golden  flame; 
Gird  up  your  loins,  as  in  his  sight, 
For  awful  is  his  name. 

3  Watch! — 'tis  your  Lord's  command; 

And  while  we  speak,  he's  near: 
Mark  the  first  signal  of  his  hand, 
And  ready  all  appear. 

4  O  happy  servant  he, 

In  such  a  posture  found! 
He  shall  his  Lord  with  rapture  see, 
And  be  with  honor  crowned. 

HYMN  806.    C.  M. 

1  TOIN,  all  ye  ransomed  sons  of  grace, 
fj    The  holy  joy  prolong, 

And  shout  to  the  Redeemer's  praise 
A  solemn  midnight  song. 

2  Blessing,  and  thanks,  and  love,  and  might 

Be  to  our  Jesus  given, 
Who  turns  our  darkness  into  light, 
Who  turns  our  hell  to  heaven. 


626  SPECIAL   OCCASIONS. 

3  Thither  our  faithful  souls  he  leads, 
Thither  he  bids  us  rise, 
With  crowns  of  joy  upon  our  heads, 
To  meet  him  in  the  skies. 


HYMN  807.     6  8s. 

1  yyOW  many  pass  the  guilty  night, 
JLJ-  In  revelling  and  frantic  mirth: 
The  creature  is  their  sole  delight, 

Their  happiness  the  things  of  earth, 
For  us  suffice  the  season  past! 
We  choose  the  better  part  at  last. 

2  We  will  not  close  our  wakeful  eyes, 

We  will  not  let  our  eyelids  sleep; 
But  humbly  lift  them  to"  the  skies, 

And  all  a  solemn  vigil  keep; 
So  many  nights  on  sin  bestowed, 
Can  we  not  watch  an  hour  for  God? 

3  We  can,  O  Jesus,  for  thy  sake, 

Devote  our  every  hour  to  thee; 
Speak  but  the  word,  our  souls  shall  wake 

And  sing  with  cheerful  melody. 
Thy  praise  shall  our  glad  tongues  employ, 
And  every  heart  shall  dance  for  joy. 

4  Blessed  object  of  our  faith  and  love, 

We  listen  for  thy  welcome  voice; 
Our  persons  and  our  works  approve, 

And  bid  us  in  thy  strength  rejoice; 
Now  let  us  hear  the  mighty  cry, 
And  shout  to  find  the  Bridegroom  nigh. 


IV.     N  EW-YEAR  . 

HYMN  SOS.     C.  M. 

ING  to  the  great  Jehovah's  praise! 
All  praise  to  him  belongs: 
Who  kindly  lengthens  out  our  days, 
Demands  our  choicest  songs. 


JS 


NEW-YEAR.  627 

2  His  providence  has  brought  us  through 

Another  varied  year; 
We  all  with  vows  and  anthems  new, 
Before  our  God  appear. 

3  Father,  thy  mercies  past  we  own, 

Thy  still  continued  care; 
To  thee  presenting,  through  thy  Son, 
Whate'er  we  have  or  are. 

4  Our  lips  and  lives  shall  gladly  show 

The  wonders  of  thy  love, 
While  on  in  Jesus'  steps  we  go 
To  see  thy  face  above. 

5  Our  residue  of  days  or  hours 

Thine,  wholly  thine  shall  be; 
And  all  our  consecrated  powers 
A  sacrifice  to  thee. 

6  Till  Jesus  in  the  clouds  appear 

To  saints  on  earth  forgiven, 
And  bring  the  grand  sabbatic  year, 
The  jubilee  of  heaven. 

HYMN  809.     10s  5s  &  lis. 

1  Z^IOME,  let  us  anew  our  journey  pursue, 
KJ   Roll  round  with  the  year, 

And  never  stand  still  till  the  Master  appear! 
His  adorable  will  let  us  gladly  fulfil, 

And  our  talents  improve, 
By  the  patience  of  hope  and  the  labor  of  love. 

2  Our  life  as  a  dream,  our  time  as  a  stream, 

Glide  swiftly  away, 
And  the  fugitive  moment  refuses  to  stay; 
The  arrow  is  flown,  the  moment  is  gone! 

The  millennial  year 
Rushes  on  to  our  view,  and  eternity's  here. 


628  SPECIAL   OCCASIONS. 

3  O  that  each  in  the  day  of  his  coming  may  say, 
'I  have  fought  my  way  through, 
I  have  finished  the  work  thou  didst  give  me  to  do!' 
O  that  each  from  his  Lord  may  receive  the  glad 
word, 
'Well  and  faithfully  done! 
Enter  into  my  joy,  and  sit  down  on  my  throne.' 


'H 


V.     MEETINGS     FOR     THE     POOR. 

HYMN  810.    C.  M. 

APPY  is  he  that  fears  the  Lord, 
And  follows  his  commands: 
Who  lends  the  poor  without  reward, 
Or  gives  with  liberal  hands. 

2  As  pity  dwells  within  his  breast 

To  all  the  sons  of  need; 
So  God  shall  answer  his  request 
With  blessings  on  his  seed. 

3  No  evil  tidings  shall  surprise 

His  well  established  mind; 

His  soul  to  God,  his  refuge  flies, 

And  leaves  his  fears  behind. 

4  In  times  of  danger  and  distress 

Some  beams  of  light  shall  shine, 
To  show  the  world  his  righteousness, 
And  give  him  peace  divine. 

5  His  works  of  piety  and  love 

Remain  before  the  Lord; 
Honour  on  earth,  and  joys  above, 
Shall  be  his  sure  reward. 

HYMN  811.    C.  M. 

1    TESTIS,  my  Lord,  how  rich  thy  grace! 
«J    Thy  bounties  how  complete! 
How  shall  I  count  the  matchless  sum? 
How  pay  the  mighty  debt? 


MISSIONARY   MEETINGS.  629 

2  High  on  a  throne  of  radiant  light 

Dost  thou  exalted  shine; 
What  can  my  poverty  bestow, 
When  all  the  worlds  are  thine? 

3  But  thou  hast  brethren  here  below, 

The  partners  of  thy  grace; 
And  wilt  confess  their  humble  names 
Before  thy  Father's  face. 

4  In  them  thou  may'st  be  clothed  and  fed, 

And  visited  and  cheered; 
And  in  their  accents  of  distress, 
My  Saviour's  voice  is  heard. 

5  Thy  face  with  reverence  and  with  love, 

We  in  thy  poor  would  see; 
O  let  us  rather  beg  our  bread 
Than  keep  it  back  from  thee. 


VI.     MISSIONARY     MEETINGS 

HYMN  812.    Ts  &  6s. 

1  1,1  ROM  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 
X.     From  India's  coral  strand, 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 

Roll  down  their  golden  sand; 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 

From  many  a  palmy  plain,— 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

2  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  on  Ceylon's  isle, 
Though  every  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile: 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindness, 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown, 
The  heathen  in  his  blindness 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 


630  SPECIAL   OCCASIONS. 

3  Shall  we  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high;    , 
Shall  we  to  men  benighted 

The  lamp  of  life  deny? 
Salvation!  oh,  salvation! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim 
Till  each  remotest  nation 

Has  learnt  Messiah's  name. 

4  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  his  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole: 
Till  o'er  our  ransomed  nature 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 

HYMN  813.    8s  &  7s. 

1  TTARK!  what  mean  those  lamentations, 
XX  Rolling  sadly  through  the  sky! 

'Tis  the  cry  of  heathen  nations, 
'Come  and  help  us,  or  we  die!' 

2  Hear  the  heathen's  sad  complaining; 

Christians,  hear  their  dying  cry; 

And,  the  love  of  Christ  constraining, 

Join  to  help  them,  ere  they  die. 

HYMN  814.     L.  M. 

1  rpHE  heathen  perish;  day  by  day, 

JL    Thousands  on  thousands  pass  away! 
O  Christians!  to  their  rescue  fly, 
Preach  Jesus  to  them  ere  they  die. 

2  Wealth,  labor,  talents,  freely  give, 
Yea,  life  itself,  that  they  may  live; 
What  hath  your  Saviour  done  for  you? 
And  what  for  him  will  ve  not  do? 


SABBATH    SCHOOL    MEETINGS.  631 

3  Thou  Spirit  of  the  Lord.  go  forth, 
Call  in  the  south,  wake  up  the  north; 
Of  every  clime,  from  sun  to  sun, 
Gather  God's  children  into  one. 


VII.  SABBATH  SCHOOL  MEETINGS. 

HYMN  Slo.     S.  M. 

1  TT7ITHIN  these  walls  be  peace, 

V  t     Love  through  our  borders  found; 
In  all  our  little  palaces 
Prosperity  abound, 

2  God  scorns  not  humble  things; 

Here,  though  the  proud  despise, 
The  children  of  the  King  of  kings 
Are  training  for  the  skies. 

3  May  none  who  thus  are  taught 

From  glory  be  cast  down, 
But  all  through  faith  and  patience  brought 
To  an  immortal  crown. 

HYMN  816.     4  6s  &  2  8s. 

1  /"~10ME,  let  our  voices  join 
\.y  In  joyful  son?-  of  praise; 
To  God',  the  God  of  love, 

Our  thankful  hearts  we'll  raise. 
To  God  alone  all  praise  belongs— 
Our  earliest  and  our  latest  songs. 

2  Now  we  are  taught  to  read 

The  book  of  life  divine. 
Where  our  Redeemer'^;  love 

And  brightest  glories  shine: 
To  God  alone  all  praise  is  due, 
Who  sends  his  word  to  us  and  you. 

3  Within  these  hallowed  walls 

Our  wandering  feet  are  brought, 
Where  prayer  and  praise  ascend, 
And  heavenly  truths  are  taught. 


632  SPECIAL   OCCASIONS. 

To  God  alone  your  offerings  bring; 
Let  young  and  old  his  praises  sing. 

4  Lord,  let  this  work  of  love 

Be  crowned  with  full  success! 
Let  thousands,  yet  unborn, 

Thy  sacred  name  here  bless! 
To  thee,  O  Lord,  all  praise  to  thee, 
We'll  praise  throughout  eternity. 

HYMN  817.    L.  M. 

1  TT^ROM  year  to  year  in  love  we  meet, 
JD     From  year  to  year  in  peace  we  part; 
The  tongues  of  thousands  uttering  sweet 

The  bosom-joy  of  every  heart. 

2  But  time  rolls  on,  and  year  by  year, 

We  change,  grow  up,  or  pass  away; 
Not  twice  the  same  assembly  here 
Have  hailed  the  children's  festal  day. 

3  Death,  ere  another  spring,  may  strike 

Some  in  our  union,  marked  to  fall; 
Be  young  and  old  prepared  alike, 
The  warning  is  to  each,  to  all. 

4  This  sole  occasion  then  is  ours; 

This  day  we  ne'er  again  shall  see; 
Lord  God,  awaken  all  our  powers 
To  spend  it  for  eternity. 

5  Our  times,  our  lives,  are  in  thy  hand; 

On  thee  for  all  things  we  rely; 
Assured,  while  in  thy  grace  we  stand, 
To  live  is  Christ,  and  gain  to  die. 

6  Meanwhile  our  failing  ranks  renew; 

Send  children,  teachers  in  our  place, 
More  humble,  docile,  faithful,  true, 
More  like  thy  Son,  from  race  to  race. 


HYMNS 

NOT    INSERTED     IN     THE     PLA5. 

HYMN  818.     S.  M. 
1      A   ND  can  I  yet  delay, 
J\.   My  little  all  to  give? 
To  tear  my  soul  from  earth  away, 
For  Jesus  to  receive? 

*l  Nay,  but  I  yield,  I  yield! 
I  can  hold  out  no  more: 
I  sink,  by  dying  love  compelled, 
And  own  thee  conqueror. 

3  Though  late,  I  all  forsake, 
My  friends,  my  all  resign; 
Gracious  Redeemer,  take,  O  take, 
And  seal  me  ever  thine! 

•4  Come,  and  possess  me  whole, 
Nor  hence  again  remove: 
Settle  and  fix  my  wavering  soul 
With  all  thy  weight  of  love. 

6  My  one  desire  be  this, 
Thy  only  love  to  know; 
To  seek  and  taste  no  other  bliss, 
No  other  good  below. 

6  My  life,  my  portion,  thou, 
Thou  all  sufficient  art, 
My  hope,  my  heavenly  treasure,  now 
Enter  and  keep  my  heart. 

HYMN  819.     P.  M. 
1   TTOW  happy  are  they, 

Jtl   Who  their  Saviour  obey, 
And  have  laid  up  their  treasure  above! 
Tongue  cannot  express 
The  sweet  comfort  and  peace 
Of  a  soul  in  its  earliest  love! 
41 


634  HYMNS    NOT    IN    THE    PLAN. 

2  That  comfort  was  mine, 
When  the  favor  divine 

I  first  found  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb; 

When  my  heart  it  believed, 

What  a  joy  I  received, 
What  a  heaven  in  Jesus'  name. 

3  'Twas  a  heaven  below, 
My  Redeemer  to  know; 

The  angels  could  do  nothing  more, 

Than  to  fall  at  his  foot, 

And  the  story  repeat, 
And  the  lover  of  sinners  adore. 

4  Jesus,  all  the  day  long 
Was  my  joy  and  my  song: 

O  that  all  his  salvation  might  see! 
"  He  hath  loved  me,  I  cried, 
He  hath  suffered  and  died, 
To  redeem  such  a  rebel  as  me. 

5  On  the  wings  of  his  love, 
I  was  carried  above 

All  sin,  and  temptation,  and  pain; 
I  could  not  believe, 
That  I  ever  should  grieve, 

That  I  ever  should  suiter  again. 

6  I  rode  on  the  sky, 
Freely  justified  I, 

Nor  did  envy  Elijah  his  seat; 

My  soul  mounted  higher 

In  a  chariot  of  fire, 
And  the  moon  it  was  under  my  feet. 

7  Oh  the  rapturous  height 
Of  that  holy  delight 

Which  I  felt  in  the  life-giving  blood! 

Of  my  Saviour  possest, 

I  was  perfectly  blest, 
As  if  filled  with* the  fullness  of  God. 


HYMNS   NOT    IN    THE    PLAN.  63i 

HYMN  820.     8  7s. 

1  TESUS,  lover  of  my  soul, 
*}    Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  nearer  waters  roll,    ' 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high; 
Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour,  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past, 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide, 

0  receive  my  soul  at  last. 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none, 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  thee; 
Leave,  ah!  leave  me  not  alone, 

Still  support  and  comfort  me! 
All  my  trust  on  thee  is  stayed, 

All  my  help  from  thee  I  bring, 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 

3  Thou,  O  Christ,  art  all  I  want; 

More  than  all  in  thee  I  find; 
Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint, 

Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind. 
Just  and  holy  is  thy  name; 

1  am  all  unrighteousness; 
False,  and  full  of  sin  I  am, 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 

4  Plenteous  grace  with  thee  is  found, 

Grace  to  cover  all  my  sin: 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound, 

Make  and  keep  me  pure  within: 
Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art; 

Freely  let  me  take  of  thee: 
Spring  thou  up  within  my  heart, 

Rise  to  all  eternity. 

HYMN  821 .     C.  M. 

1   f|  FOR  a  closer  walk  with  God, 

v/  A  calm  and  heavenly  frame; 

A  light,  to  shine  upon  the  road 

That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb! 


636  HYMNS   NOT   IN    THE    PLAN. 

2  Where  is  the  blessedness  I  knew 

When  first  I  sought  the  Lord? 
Where  is  that  soul- refreshing  view 
Of  Jesus  and  his  word? 

3  What  peaceful  hours  I  then  enjoyed! 

How  sweet  their  memory  still! 
But  now  I  find  an  aching  void, 
The  world  can  never  fill. 

4  Return,  O  holy  Dove,  return, 

Sweet  messenger  of  rest! 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made  thee  mourn, 
And  drove  thee  from  my  breast. 

5  The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, 

Whate'er  that  idol  be, 
Help  me  to  tear  it  from  thy  throne, 
And  worship  only  thee. 

6  So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God, 

Calm  and  serene  my  frame; 
So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 


'H 


HYMN  822.    C.  M. 

OW  vain  are  all  things  here  below, 
How  false,  and  yet  how  fair! 
Each  pleasure  hath  its  poison  too, 
And  every  sweet  a  snare. 

2  The  brightest  things  below  the  sky 

Give  but  a  flattering  light: 
We  should  suspect  some  danger  nigh, 
Where  we  possess  delight. 

3  Our  dearest  joys,  and  nearest  friends, 

The  partners  of  our  blood, 
How  they  divide  our  wavering  mind*, 
And  leave  but  half  for  God. 


HYMNS    NOT    IN    THE    PLAN.  637 

4  The  fondness  of  a  creature's  love, 
How  strong  it  strikes  the  sense! 
Thither  the  warm  affections  move, 
Nor  can  we  call  them  thence. 

6  Oh!  Saviour,  let  thy  beauties  be 
My  soul's  eternal  food; 
And  grace  command  my  heart  away 
From  all  created  good. 

HYMN  823.     C.  M. 

1  IVTY  Saviour,  my  almighty  Friend. 
JLtX   When  I  begin  thy  praise, 
Where  will  the  growing  numbers  end, 

The  numbers  of  thy  grace. 

2  Thou  art  my  everlasting  trust, 

Thy  goodness  I  adore: 
Send  down  thy  grace,  O  blessed  Lord, 
That  I  may  love  thee  more. 

3  My  feet  shall  travel  all  the  length, 

Of  the  celestial  road, 
And  march  with  courage  in  thy  strength 
To  see  the  Lord  my  God. 

4  Awake,  awake  my  tuneful  powers, 

With  this  delightful  song, 
And  entertain  the  darkest  hours, 
Nor  think  the  season  long.     , 

HYMN  824.     C.  M. 

1   TNFINITE,  unexhausted  love, 
JL  Jesus  and  love  are  one: 
If  still  to  me  thy  bowels  move, 

They  are  restrained  to  none. 
What  shall  I  do  my  God  to  love! 

My  loving  God  to  praise: 
The  length  and  breadth,  and  height  to  prove, 

And  depth  of  sovereign  grace? 


HYMN'S    NOT   IN    THE    PLAN. 

Thy  sovereign  grace  to  all  extends, 

Immense  and  uncoufincd; 
From  age  to  age  it  never  ends, 

It  reaches  all  mankind. 
Throughout  the  world  its  breadth  is  known, 

Wide  as  infinity: 
So  wide  it  never  passed  by  one 

Or  it  had  passed  by  me. 

My  trespass  was  grown  up  to  heaven, 

But  far  above  the  skies; 
Through  Christ  abundantly  forgiven, 

I  see  thy  mercies  rise. 
The  deptb  of  all-redeeming  love, 

What  angel  tongue  can  tell? 
O  may  I  to  the  utmost  prove 

The  gift  unspeakable! 

HYMN  325.     8s  &  7s. 

SAVIOUR,  Source  of  every   blessing, 
Tune  my  heart  to  sing  thy  grace: 
Streams  of  mercy  never  ceasing, 

Call  for'  ceaseless   songs  of  praise; 
Teach  me  some  melodious  sonnet, 
Sung  by  flaming  tongues  above; 
Praise  the  mount — I'm  fixed  upon  it, 
Mount  of  thy  redeeming  love! 

Here  I'll  raise  my  Ebenezer, 

Hither  by  tin"  help  I've  come; 
And  I  hope  by  thy  good  pleasure, 

Safely  to  arrive  at  home. 
Jesus  sought  me  when  a  stranger, 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God; 
He,  to  rescue  me  from  danger, 

Interposed  his  precious  blood. 

O!  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor 

Daily  I'm  constrained  to  be! 
Let  thy  goodness,  like  a  fetter, 

Bind  my  wandering  heart  to  thee. 


HYMNS    NOT    IN    THE    PLAN.  639 

Prone  to  wander,  Lord  I  feel  it, 
Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love — 

Here's  my  heart,  O  take  and  seal  it; 
Seal  it  for  thy  courts  above. 

HYMN  328.     L.  M. 

1  ^M  OME,  Saviour,  Jesus,  from  above! 
V7   Assist  me  with  thy  heavenly  grace; 
Empty  my  heart  of  earthly  love, 

And  for  thyself  prepare  the  place. 

2  O  let  thy  sacred  presence  fill, 

And  set  my  longing  spirit  free; 
Which  pants  to  have  no  other  will, 
But  night  and  day  to  feast  on  thee. 

3  While  in  this  region  here  below, 

No  other  good  will  I  pursue: 
I'll  bid  this  world  of  noise  and  show, 
With  all  its  glittering  snares,  adieu. 

4  That  path  with  humble  spced.I'll  seek, 

In  which  my  Saviour's  footsteps  shine, 
Nor  will  I  hear,  nor  will  I  speak, 
Of  any  other  love  but  thin-. 

0  Henceforth  may  no  profane  delight 

Divide  this  consecrated  soul; 
Possess  it  thou,  who  hast  the  right, 
As  Lord  and  Master  of  the  whole. 

6  Nothing  on  earth  do  I  desire, 

But  thy  pure  love  within  my  breast; 
This,  only  this,  will  I  require, 
And  freely  give  up  all  the  rest. 

HYMN  827.     L.  M. 

1  TESUS,  my  all,  to  heaven  is  gone, 
«J    He  whom  I  fixed  my  hopes  upon: 
His  track  I  see,  and  I'll  pursue 

The  narrow  way  till  him  I  view. 


HYMNS    NOT    IN    THE    PLAN. 

2  The  way  the  holy  prophets  went, 
The  road  that  leads  from  banishment; 
The  King's  highway  of  holiness, 

I'll  go,  for  all  his  paths  are  peace. 

3  This  is  the  way  I  long  have  sought, 
And  mourned  because  I  found  it  not; 
My  grief  a  burden  long  has  been, 
Because  I  was  not  saved  from  sin. 

4  The  more  I  strove  against  its  power, 
I  felt  its  weight  and  guilt  the  more; 
Till  late  I  heard  my  Saviour  say, 
'Come,  hither,  soul,  I  am  the  way.' 

a  Lo!   glad  I  come,  and  thou  blest  Lamb, 
Shalt  take  me  to  thee,  whose  I  am; 
Nothing  but  sin  have  I  to  give, 
Nothing  but  love  shall  I  receive. 

6  Then  will  I  tell  to  sinners  round, 
What  a  dear  Saviour  I  have  found; 
I'll  point  to  thy  redeeming  blood, 
And  say,  'Behold  the  way  to  God!' 

HYMN  828.     L.  M. 

1  TN  age  and  feebleness  extreme, 

JL   Who  shall  a  helpless  worm  redeem! 
'  'Tis  only  Jesus  by  his  blood, 
Can  raise  a  sinking  soul  to  God.' 

2  Jesus!  my  only  hope  thou  art, 
Strength  of  my  failing  flesh  and  heart, 
O  could  I  catch  a  smile  from  thee! 
And  drop  into  eternity. 


HYMNS    NOT   IN   THE    PLAN.  641 


HYMN  829.    8  8s. 

HOW  tedious  and  tasteless  the  hours, 
When  Jesus  no  longer  I  see; 
Sweet  prospects,  sweet  birds,  andsweetflowera, 

Have  all  lost  their  sweetness  to  me: 
The  midsummer  sun  shines  but  dim, 

The  fields  strive  in  vain  to  look  gay; 
But  when  I  am  happy  in  him, 
December's  as  pleasant  as  May. 

2  His  name  yields  the  richest  perfume, 

And  sweeter  than  music  his  voice; 
His  presence  disperses  my  gloom, 

And  makes  all  within  me  rejoice: 
I  should,  were  he  always  thus  nigh, 

Have  nothing  to  wish  or  to  fear, 
No  mortal  more  happy  than  I, 

My'summer  would  last  all  the  year. 

Content  with  beholding  his  face, 

My  all  to  his  pleasure  resigned; 
No  changes  of  season  or  place 

Would  make  any  change  in  my  mind- 
While  bless'd  with  a  sense  of  his  love, 

A  palace  a  toy  would  appear: 
And  prisons  would  palaces  prove, 

If  Jesus  would  dwell  with  me  there. 


4  My  Lord,  if  indeed  I  am  thine, 

If  thou  art  my  sun  and  my  song, 
Say  why  do  I  languish  and  pine? 

And  why  are  my  winters  so  long? 
O  drive  these  dark  clouds  from  my  sky, 

Thy  soul-cheering  presence  restore, 
Or  take  me  unto  thee  on  high, 

Where  winter  and  clouds  are  no  more. 


DOXOLOGIES. 


S.  M. 


YE  angels  round  the  throne, 
And  saints  that  dwell  below, 
Worship  the  Father,  praise  the  Son, 
And  bless  the  Spirit  too. 


SIXG  we  to  our  God  above, 
Praise  eternal  as  his  love: 
Praise  him  all  ye  heavenly  host, 
Father,  Son,  aud  Holy  Ghost. 

C.  M. 

LET  God  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  Spirit  be  adored, 
Where  there  are  works  to  make  him  known, 
Or  saints  to  love  the  Lord. 


L.  M. 

TO  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  three-in-one, 
Be  honor,  praise,  and  glory  given. 
By  all  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven. 

L.  M. 

PRAISE  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow, 
Praise  him  all  creatures  here  below; 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host, 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 


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